North Godwin Elementary School
Tel:
(616)252-2010
- North Godwin Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
North Godwin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- North Godwin Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 362 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Godwin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Godwin Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1679 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 8% |
| Black | 18% | 18% |
| White | 21% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Godwin Heights Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Godwin Elementary School is Godwin Heights Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Godwin Heights Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Godwin Heights Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Godwin Heights Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 710 students
0.2 miles
50 35th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)252-2050 0.2 9-12 710 - Grand Rapids Godwin Heights Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 57 students
0.3 miles
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)252-2040 0.3 9-12 57 - Grand Rapids Godwin Heights Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 619 students
0.4 miles
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)252-2070 0.4 5-8 619 - Wyoming West Godwin Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K-4 | 417 students
0.8 miles
3546 Clyde Park Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616)252-2030 0.8 K-4 417 - Grand Rapids Vista Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 718 students
1.1 miles
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)246-6920 1.1 K-8 718
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