George D Gilbert Elementary School

Summary:

George D Gilbert Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Gwinn, Michigan, serving 239 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Gwinn Area Community Schools district.

While the school has a predominantly white student population, it faces several challenges, including a high rate of chronic absenteeism (39.2%) that is notably higher than the state average and nearby schools like Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Lakeview School. The school's academic performance on state assessments is mixed, with some subject areas and grade levels outperforming the district and state averages, while others underperform. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.4% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide.

Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (61.92%), indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the higher spending per student ($14,793) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance does not seem to be commensurate with the resources invested, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with its low socioeconomic status students ranking 358 out of 1,381 Michigan elementary schools, while its white students rank 789 out of 1,204.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 250 W Iron St
       Gwinn, MI  49841-9641


(906) 346-2775

District: Gwinn Area Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
670th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,793 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Two or more races:
11.7%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details George D Gilbert Elementary School ranks better than 54.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), two or more races (11.7%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George D Gilbert Elementary School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare George D Gilbert Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George D Gilbert Elementary School is $14,793.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George D Gilbert Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks George D Gilbert Elementary School 670th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See George D Gilbert Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gwinn Area Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinn Area Community Schools 405th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George D Gilbert Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.02 1035th 1466 29.4%
2018 45.64 857th 1448 40.8%
2019 27.88 1006th 1408 28.6%
2021 20.38 948th 1153 17.8%
2022 34.65 847th 1344 37.0%
2023 42.75 805th 1470 45.2%
2024 52.63 670th 1486 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.08 612th 1397 56.2%
2019 40.59 694th 1134 38.8%
2022 61.77 345th 1099 68.6%
2023 59.98 443rd 1350 67.2%
2024 65.47 358th 1381 74.1%
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Rank History for Female students at George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.01 713th 1443 50.6%
2019 47.07 620th 1171 47.1%
2021 27.68 683rd 902 24.3%
2022 43.31 602nd 1106 45.6%
2023 59.26 468th 1321 64.6%
2024 50.05 615th 1342 54.2%
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Rank History for Male students at George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.52 990th 1446 31.5%
2019 24.96 930th 1196 22.2%
2021 15.71 816th 915 10.8%
2022 35.10 737th 1139 35.3%
2023 25.82 972nd 1334 27.1%
2024 53.14 590th 1347 56.2%
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Rank History for White students at George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.58 887th 1253 29.2%
2019 18.10 988th 1128 12.4%
2021 19.04 870th 1005 13.4%
2022 26.72 838th 1102 24.0%
2023 29.55 865th 1198 27.8%
2024 35.79 789th 1204 34.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for George D Gilbert Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 224 2 0 7 5 0 15 0 253
2017 236 2 0 8 5 0 17 0 268
2018 259 4 2 12 3 0 23 0 303
2019 223 3 1 7 3 0 28 0 265
2020 220 3 1 6 6 0 25 0 261
2021 198 1 1 6 4 0 29 0 239
2022 195 0 1 1 3 0 31 0 231
2023 208 0 2 1 0 0 28 0 239

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George D Gilbert Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 253 17.0 14.8 41.5
2017 268 16.5 16.2 54.1
2018 303 17.1 17.6 63.7
2019 265 16.0 16.5 56.6
2020 261 16.0 16.3 52.9
2021 239 16.0 14.9 52.7
2022 231 16.0 14.4 61
2023 239 16.0 14.9 61.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George D Gilbert Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 253 17.0 14.8 41.5
2017 268 16.5 16.2 54.1
2018 303 17.1 17.6 63.7
2019 265 16.0 16.5 56.6
2020 261 16.0 16.3 52.9
2021 239 16.0 14.9 52.7
2022 231 16.0 14.4 61
2023 239 16.0 14.9 61.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for George D Gilbert Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,348 (12.4%) $9,499 (87.6%) $10,847
2020 $1,244 (11.6%) $9,495 (88.4%) $10,739
2021 $2,965 (24.0%) $9,375 (76.0%) $12,341
2022 $3,648 (26.1%) $10,320 (73.9%) $13,968
2023 $1,808 (12.2%) $12,985 (87.8%) $14,793

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George D Gilbert Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1006th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 805th of 1470 Elementary schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George D Gilbert Elementary School)38.338.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)33.335.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (George D Gilbert Elementary School)27.744.4
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)30.838
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George D Gilbert Elementary School)5033.3
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)34.233
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (George D Gilbert Elementary School)23.816.7
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)21.925.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George D Gilbert Elementary School)3550
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)2733.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (George D Gilbert Elementary School)22.531.3
 8.8%
   5th Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)17.620
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (George D Gilbert Elementary School)1518.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Gwinn Area Community Schools)13.512.2
 1.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students265239
 9.8%
African American30
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic71
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White223208
 6.7%
Two or More Races2828
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.6%61.9%
 5.3%


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Students at George D Gilbert Elementary School are 87% White, 12% Two or more races.

George D Gilbert Elementary School ranks 670th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended George D Gilbert Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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