Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gt Norman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: G.T. Norman Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Reed City school district, encompassing approximately 216.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gt Norman Elementary School's student population of 540 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gt Norman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gt Norman Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gt Norman Elementary School's ranking?
Gt Norman Elementary School is ranked #1938 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Gt Norman Elementary School often compared to?
Gt Norman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Gt Norman Elementary School?
540 students attend Gt Norman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gt Norman Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gt Norman Elementary School?
Gt Norman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gt Norman Elementary School offer ?
Gt Norman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gt Norman Elementary School part of?
Gt Norman Elementary School is part of Reed City Area School District.
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