North Godwin Elementary School

Summary:

North Godwin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 2-5 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a student population of 407 that is predominantly Hispanic (59.21%).

Despite higher per-student spending, North Godwin Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (27.8%), consistently low academic performance on M-Step tests (only 32.7% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA), and a very high percentage of students (95.82%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 142 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,128 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, and its performance lags behind nearby schools like West Godwin Elementary in the same Godwin Heights Public Schools district.

The school's data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement among different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students ranking in the bottom 30-40% of their respective subgroups statewide, while the school's White students rank in the middle 50%. These challenges suggest the need for a targeted and comprehensive strategy to address chronic absenteeism, improve academic performance, and support the diverse needs of the school's student population.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 161 34th St SW
       Grand Rapids, MI  49548-2171


(616) 252-2010

District: Godwin Heights Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1128th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,983 Help


Students who attend North Godwin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Godwin Heights Middle School
High:    Godwin Heights Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.2%
African American:
18.4%
White:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Godwin Elementary School ranks worse than 75.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.85. (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 Student population at North Godwin Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.2%), African American (18.4%), White (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Godwin Elementary School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Godwin Elementary School is $18,983.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Godwin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Godwin Elementary School 1128th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See North Godwin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Godwin Heights Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Godwin Heights Public Schools 512th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Godwin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Godwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.36 684th 1545 55.7%
2007 78.96 217th 1565 86.1%
2008 73.32 389th 1577 75.3%
2009 76.94 297th 1589 81.3%
2010 76.54 264th 1552 83.0%
2011 81.59 133rd 1552 91.4%
2012 80.11 253rd 1566 83.8%
2013 73.07 380th 1563 75.7%
2014 86.21 142nd 1533 90.7%
2015 62.22 576th 1580 63.5%
2016 39.72 957th 1548 38.2%
2017 20.74 1149th 1466 21.6%
2018 23.47 1161st 1448 19.8%
2019 13.43 1230th 1408 12.6%
2022 18.09 1098th 1344 18.3%
2023 20.92 1131st 1470 23.1%
2024 22.85 1128th 1486 24.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Godwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.92 37th 81 54.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Godwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.32 246th 270 8.9%
2019 31.89 79th 117 32.5%
2022 27.56 74th 98 24.5%
2023 17.72 157th 180 12.8%
2024 28.05 132nd 184 28.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Godwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.32 1052nd 1397 24.7%
2019 21.13 957th 1134 15.6%
2022 29.00 811th 1099 26.2%
2023 32.03 923rd 1350 31.6%
2024 32.83 953rd 1381 31.0%
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Rank History for Female students at North Godwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.39 1120th 1443 22.4%
2019 13.99 1051st 1171 10.2%
2022 17.79 950th 1106 14.1%
2023 19.93 1062nd 1321 19.6%
2024 16.36 1151st 1342 14.2%
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Rank History for Male students at North Godwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.50 1149th 1446 20.5%
2019 9.73 1124th 1196 6.0%
2022 12.41 1039th 1139 8.8%
2023 14.42 1155th 1334 13.4%
2024 22.00 1053rd 1347 21.8%
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Rank History for African American students at North Godwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.42 336th 475 29.3%
2023 35.18 192nd 321 40.2%
2024 51.91 134th 348 61.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Godwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 157th 222 29.3%
2019 42.34 43rd 86 50.0%
2022 37.00 50th 86 41.9%
2023 25.95 139th 188 26.1%
2024 30.60 142nd 201 29.4%
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Rank History for White students at North Godwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.08 527th 1253 57.9%
2023 33.66 817th 1198 31.8%
2024 34.05 809th 1204 32.8%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Godwin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 24 5 6 5 n/a n/a -4 347
1989 288 23 9 10 3 n/a n/a -5 328
1990 299 27 12 15 5 n/a n/a -1 357
1991 305 26 11 24 3 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 303 25 8 25 7 n/a n/a 0 368
1993 323 31 12 22 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1994 332 32 14 20 2 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 376 39 23 36 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 376 39 23 36 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 364 26 23 35 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1998 332 39 24 54 11 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 321 44 24 67 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2000 255 39 27 70 3 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 238 51 21 91 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 226 45 19 96 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2003 226 45 19 96 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2004 214 51 20 97 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2005 201 41 23 90 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2006 172 48 17 106 2 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 174 73 16 126 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2008 152 94 20 147 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2009 148 93 16 156 3 n/a n/a 1 417
2010 150 77 17 151 1 n/a n/a 1 397
2011 153 45 16 186 2 0 27 0 429
2012 118 56 12 170 1 0 39 0 396
2013 120 54 12 190 2 0 43 0 421
2014 118 55 13 192 2 0 43 0 423
2015 93 61 10 180 2 0 42 0 388
2016 90 59 10 176 3 0 42 0 380
2017 76 65 12 177 3 1 28 0 362
2018 75 61 9 146 2 1 26 0 320
2019 63 51 8 146 3 1 16 0 288
2020 58 91 9 197 2 1 21 0 379
2021 57 80 12 217 1 0 27 0 394
2022 51 61 8 212 1 0 29 0 362
2023 52 75 7 241 0 0 32 0 407

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 North Godwin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 n/a n/a n/a
1989 328 n/a n/a 11.3
1990 357 25.0 14.2 9.5
1991 369 n/a n/a n/a
1992 368 n/a n/a 26.6
1993 389 n/a 0.0 27.8
1994 400 21.2 18.9 24.8
1995 476 22.8 20.9 29.8
1996 476 22.8 20.9 29.8
1997 450 24.0 18.8 35.3
1998 460 26.0 17.7 42.6
1999 458 26.0 17.6 42.6
2000 394 23.3 16.9 73.1
2001 404 24.0 16.8 59.7
2002 388 27.5 14.1 73.2
2003 388 27.5 14.1 73.2
2004 384 26.8 14.3 68
2005 356 26.4 13.5 74.2
2006 345 24.3 14.2 63.5
2007 390 22.5 17.3 35.6
2008 414 25.4 16.3 73.9
2009 417 22.6 18.5 80.5
2010 397 22.5 17.6 77
2011 429 25.8 16.6 74.8
2012 396 22.1 17.8 84.6
2013 421 22.0 19.0 89.3
2014 423 21.7 19.4 92
2015 388 22.0 17.6 90.5
2016 380 20.0 19.0 92.4
2017 362 20.5 17.6 89
2018 320 17.7 18.0 85.3
2019 288 16.7 17.1 88.9
2020 379 21.8 17.3 93.9
2021 394 22.0 17.9 91.6
2022 362 22.0 16.4 88.1
2023 407 25.0 16.2 95.8

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 North Godwin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 n/a n/a n/a
1989 328 n/a n/a 11.3
1990 357 25.0 14.2 9.5
1991 369 n/a n/a n/a
1992 368 n/a n/a 26.6
1993 389 n/a 0.0 27.8
1994 400 21.2 18.9 24.8
1995 476 22.8 20.9 29.8
1996 476 22.8 20.9 29.8
1997 450 24.0 18.8 35.3
1998 460 26.0 17.7 42.6
1999 458 26.0 17.6 42.6
2000 394 23.3 16.9 73.1
2001 404 24.0 16.8 59.7
2002 388 27.5 14.1 73.2
2003 388 27.5 14.1 73.2
2004 384 26.8 14.3 68
2005 356 26.4 13.5 74.2
2006 345 24.3 14.2 63.5
2007 390 22.5 17.3 35.6
2008 414 25.4 16.3 73.9
2009 417 22.6 18.5 80.5
2010 397 22.5 17.6 77
2011 429 25.8 16.6 74.8
2012 396 22.1 17.8 84.6
2013 421 22.0 19.0 89.3
2014 423 21.7 19.4 92
2015 388 22.0 17.6 90.5
2016 380 20.0 19.0 92.4
2017 362 20.5 17.6 89
2018 320 17.7 18.0 85.3
2019 288 16.7 17.1 88.9
2020 379 21.8 17.3 93.9
2021 394 22.0 17.9 91.6
2022 362 22.0 16.4 88.1
2023 407 25.0 16.2 95.8

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 North Godwin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,017 (15.5%) $11,024 (84.5%) $13,041
2020 $1,986 (14.8%) $11,419 (85.2%) $13,406
2021 $3,053 (20.4%) $11,915 (79.6%) $14,968
2022 $3,248 (15.8%) $17,264 (84.2%) $20,512
2023 $3,000 (15.8%) $15,982 (84.2%) $18,983

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Godwin Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1230th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1131st of 1470 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Godwin Elementary School)24.617.3
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Godwin Heights Public Schools)31.517.3
 14.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (North Godwin Elementary School)21.732.1
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Godwin Heights Public Schools)30.232.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Godwin Elementary School)33.327.1
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Godwin Heights Public Schools)42.127.1
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (North Godwin Elementary School)19.620
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (Godwin Heights Public Schools)35.720
 15.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students288407
 41.3%
African American5175
 47.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic146241
 65.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6352
 17.5%
Two or More Races1632
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.9%95.8%
 6.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Godwin Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended North Godwin Elementary School.

Students who attend North Godwin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Godwin Heights Middle School
High : Godwin Heights Senior High School

North Godwin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at North Godwin Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 18% African American, 13% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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