Gilkey Elementary School

Summary:

Gilkey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainwell, Michigan, serving 393 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Plainwell Community Schools district, which is ranked 241 out of 610 districts in the state.

Gilkey Elementary consistently outperforms the Plainwell district and the state of Michigan in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Gilkey's 5th-grade students had 67.3% proficiency in English Language Arts, compared to 54.1% for the district and 44% for the state. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of White students (89.31%) compared to surrounding schools and the state average. Gilkey's special education and low-socioeconomic status students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 13th and 130th out of Michigan elementary schools, respectively.

While Gilkey's academic performance is impressive, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2018-2019 to 24.7% in 2022-2023. This trend may impact the school's future performance if not addressed. Gilkey outperforms nearby Cooper Elementary and Starr Elementary schools, but the nearby Alamo Elementary School in the Otsego Public Schools district also demonstrates strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 707 S Woodhams St
       Plainwell, MI  49080-1762


(269) 685-2424

District: Plainwell Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
608th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,500 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gilkey Elementary School ranks better than 59.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Plainwell Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.51. (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 (89.3%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilkey Elementary School is 15.7. 1 elementary schools in the Plainwell Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilkey Elementary School is $13,500, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Plainwell Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilkey Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilkey Elementary School 608th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Gilkey Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Plainwell Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainwell Community Schools 241st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gilkey Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.73 472nd 1545 69.4%
2007 74.78 313th 1565 80.0%
2008 76.21 312th 1577 80.2%
2009 75.27 341st 1589 78.5%
2010 77.00 246th 1552 84.1%
2011 71.00 460th 1552 70.4%
2012 70.29 436th 1566 72.2%
2013 78.76 278th 1563 82.2%
2014 83.78 174th 1533 88.6%
2015 85.71 159th 1580 89.9%
2016 79.35 267th 1548 82.8%
2017 72.44 317th 1466 78.4%
2018 73.83 378th 1448 73.9%
2019 77.10 274th 1408 80.5%
2021 61.73 375th 1153 67.5%
2022 70.08 339th 1344 74.8%
2023 65.98 458th 1470 68.8%
2024 56.51 608th 1486 59.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.56 13th 195 93.3%
2024 59.53 74th 225 67.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.37 336th 1397 75.9%
2019 61.36 362nd 1134 68.1%
2021 71.69 140th 749 81.3%
2022 77.92 130th 1099 88.2%
2023 56.94 495th 1350 63.3%
2024 58.17 495th 1381 64.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Gilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.55 356th 1443 75.3%
2019 72.41 259th 1171 77.9%
2021 69.73 206th 902 77.2%
2022 81.86 138th 1106 87.5%
2023 65.57 372nd 1321 71.8%
2024 48.44 640th 1342 52.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.89 406th 1446 71.9%
2019 71.19 296th 1196 75.3%
2021 38.80 554th 915 39.5%
2022 59.06 427th 1139 62.5%
2023 56.32 545th 1334 59.1%
2024 54.58 569th 1347 57.8%
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Rank History for White students at Gilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.81 468th 1253 62.6%
2019 66.75 331st 1128 70.7%
2021 55.23 407th 1005 59.5%
2022 70.91 280th 1102 74.6%
2023 55.13 507th 1198 57.7%
2024 43.72 677th 1204 43.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Gilkey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1989 297 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1990 299 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1991 292 2 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1992 331 1 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 341 4 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1995 332 1 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 332 1 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1997 355 2 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 362 2 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 369 5 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2000 390 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 13 415
2001 423 3 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2002 428 2 4 8 0 n/a n/a 2 444
2003 428 2 4 8 0 n/a n/a 2 444
2004 408 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 402 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 414 8 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2007 413 8 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2008 398 6 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 406
2009 392 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 355 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2011 370 6 4 0 0 0 4 0 384
2012 367 6 5 1 0 0 3 0 382
2013 396 3 3 1 2 0 1 0 406
2014 385 2 7 11 2 0 4 0 411
2015 404 2 7 13 2 0 0 0 428
2016 405 4 8 18 1 0 10 0 446
2017 400 3 4 27 1 0 11 0 446
2018 385 2 4 34 1 1 15 0 442
2019 366 2 4 24 1 0 18 0 415
2020 378 2 2 22 2 0 24 0 430
2021 328 2 2 19 1 0 26 0 378
2022 313 1 0 18 1 0 27 0 360
2023 351 0 1 14 1 0 26 0 393

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 Gilkey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 n/a n/a n/a
1989 306 n/a n/a 11.4
1990 308 29.0 10.6 9.4
1991 308 n/a n/a n/a
1992 345 n/a n/a 18
1993 357 n/a 0.0 23.5
1995 347 20.0 17.4 14.7
1996 347 20.0 17.4 14.7
1997 368 18.0 20.4 11.1
1998 377 24.0 15.7 15.1
1999 390 20.0 19.5 14.4
2000 415 22.8 17.6 17.2
2001 440 23.7 18.6 17
2002 444 22.5 19.7 16.7
2003 444 22.5 19.7 16.7
2004 419 22.0 19.0 21.7
2005 411 22.0 18.7 18.5
2006 427 22.0 19.4 19.4
2007 426 21.6 19.7 17.1
2008 406 19.6 20.7 20
2009 402 20.6 19.5 23.4
2010 366 20.1 18.2 24.3
2011 384 20.1 19.0 26.6
2012 382 20.1 18.9 35.1
2013 406 23.1 17.5 37.4
2014 411 23.7 17.2 36
2015 428 27.0 15.8 30.1
2016 446 26.0 17.1 32.7
2017 446 26.2 16.9 32.1
2018 442 25.0 17.6 33
2019 415 25.3 16.3 28.7
2020 430 25.0 17.2 35.8
2021 378 24.4 15.4 29.4
2022 360 24.0 14.9 32.5
2023 393 25.0 15.7 35.4

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 Gilkey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 325 n/a n/a n/a
1989 306 n/a n/a 11.4
1990 308 29.0 10.6 9.4
1991 308 n/a n/a n/a
1992 345 n/a n/a 18
1993 357 n/a 0.0 23.5
1995 347 20.0 17.4 14.7
1996 347 20.0 17.4 14.7
1997 368 18.0 20.4 11.1
1998 377 24.0 15.7 15.1
1999 390 20.0 19.5 14.4
2000 415 22.8 17.6 17.2
2001 440 23.7 18.6 17
2002 444 22.5 19.7 16.7
2003 444 22.5 19.7 16.7
2004 419 22.0 19.0 21.7
2005 411 22.0 18.7 18.5
2006 427 22.0 19.4 19.4
2007 426 21.6 19.7 17.1
2008 406 19.6 20.7 20
2009 402 20.6 19.5 23.4
2010 366 20.1 18.2 24.3
2011 384 20.1 19.0 26.6
2012 382 20.1 18.9 35.1
2013 406 23.1 17.5 37.4
2014 411 23.7 17.2 36
2015 428 27.0 15.8 30.1
2016 446 26.0 17.1 32.7
2017 446 26.2 16.9 32.1
2018 442 25.0 17.6 33
2019 415 25.3 16.3 28.7
2020 430 25.0 17.2 35.8
2021 378 24.4 15.4 29.4
2022 360 24.0 14.9 32.5
2023 393 25.0 15.7 35.4

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 Gilkey Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $293 (3.2%) $8,878 (96.8%) $9,171
2020 $390 (4.3%) $8,709 (95.7%) $9,099
2021 $883 (7.8%) $10,453 (92.2%) $11,336
2022 $712 (6.0%) $11,140 (94.0%) $11,853
2023 $666 (4.9%) $12,834 (95.1%) $13,500

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilkey Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 274th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 458th of 1470 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gilkey Elementary School)61.748.4
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plainwell Community Schools)53.147.2
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Gilkey Elementary School)6335.5
 27.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Plainwell Community Schools)53.134.5
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gilkey Elementary School)6456
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plainwell Community Schools)61.348.2
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Gilkey Elementary School)50.751
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (Plainwell Community Schools)53.842
 11.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gilkey Elementary School)58.262
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plainwell Community Schools)55.552.5
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Gilkey Elementary School)55.750.7
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Plainwell Community Schools)54.142.8
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Gilkey Elementary School)30.416.9
 13.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Plainwell Community Schools)21.610.5
 11.1%
   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 Students415393
 5.3%
African American20
 100%
American Indian11
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic2414
 41.7%
Pacific Islander00
White366351
 4.1%
Two or More Races1826
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.7%35.4%
 6.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Gilkey Elementary School.

Students at Gilkey Elementary School are 89% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Gilkey Elementary School ranks 608th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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