GT Norman Elementary School

Summary:

GT Norman Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Reed City, Michigan, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 515. The school is part of the Reed City Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 235 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

GT Norman Elementary School faces some academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades ranging from 28% to 49%, which is generally below the state averages of 39.6% to 43.3%. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 27.4%, compared to the state average. Socioeconomic factors may be contributing to these challenges, as the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 68.93% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Riverview Elementary School in Big Rapids, GT Norman Elementary's academic performance is generally lower. Riverview Elementary consistently outperforms GT Norman Elementary in M-Step test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 72.7% to 89.7% in 2022-2023. Additionally, GT Norman Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Evart Elementary School (25.3%) and Riverview Elementary School (26.0%). While the school has increased its spending per student, from $10,529 in 2019-2020 to $13,733 in 2022-2023, the impact on student outcomes is not yet evident.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 338 W Lincoln Ave
       Reed City, MI  49677-1116


(231) 832-5548

District: Reed City Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
860th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,733 Help


Students who attend GT Norman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Reed City Middle School
High:    Reed City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  515

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Two or more races:
5.0%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details GT Norman Elementary School ranks worse than 57.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (90.3%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at GT Norman 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 GT Norman Elementary School is $13,733.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

GT Norman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks GT Norman Elementary School 860th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See GT Norman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Reed City Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed City Area Public Schools 235th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for GT Norman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at GT Norman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.99 838th 1545 45.8%
2007 57.47 809th 1565 48.3%
2008 47.02 1083rd 1577 31.3%
2009 45.06 1140th 1589 28.3%
2010 43.75 1172nd 1552 24.5%
2011 35.78 1234th 1552 20.5%
2012 29.11 1221st 1566 22.0%
2013 35.03 1109th 1563 29.0%
2014 29.97 1169th 1533 23.7%
2015 32.03 1132nd 1580 28.4%
2016 18.64 1267th 1548 18.2%
2017 12.52 1283rd 1466 12.5%
2018 27.94 1102nd 1448 23.9%
2019 27.17 1018th 1408 27.7%
2021 38.83 691st 1153 40.1%
2022 30.32 928th 1344 31.0%
2023 20.93 1130th 1470 23.1%
2024 39.22 860th 1486 42.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at GT Norman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.40 388th 403 3.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at GT Norman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.61 1143rd 1397 18.2%
2019 25.65 901st 1134 20.5%
2021 53.94 298th 749 60.2%
2022 28.13 825th 1099 24.9%
2023 21.50 1094th 1350 19.0%
2024 46.61 687th 1381 50.3%
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Rank History for Female students at GT Norman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.06 1064th 1443 26.3%
2019 18.26 995th 1171 15.0%
2021 38.30 560th 902 37.9%
2022 18.46 940th 1106 15.0%
2023 17.76 1100th 1321 16.7%
2024 39.39 778th 1342 42.0%
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Rank History for Male students at GT Norman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.32 1100th 1446 23.9%
2019 28.20 881st 1196 26.3%
2021 28.82 680th 915 25.7%
2022 29.27 808th 1139 29.1%
2023 17.30 1107th 1334 17.0%
2024 30.13 930th 1347 31.0%
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Rank History for White students at GT Norman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.45 1134th 1253 9.5%
2019 15.16 1023rd 1128 9.3%
2021 31.03 717th 1005 28.7%
2022 18.31 945th 1102 14.2%
2023 8.45 1146th 1198 4.3%
2024 24.46 950th 1204 21.1%
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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 GT Norman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 517 5 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1989 559 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 567 6 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1991 525 5 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1992 539 2 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 535 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 483 6 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1995 472 12 6 7 4 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 472 12 6 7 4 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 519 12 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 507 14 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1999 490 7 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 493 6 0 9 3 n/a n/a 0 511
2001 441 10 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2002 415 10 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 415 10 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 390 9 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 402 13 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2006 729 25 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2007 724 24 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 757
2008 704 19 n/a 7 3 n/a n/a 0 733
2009 670 22 2 5 7 n/a n/a 0 706
2010 645 21 4 8 6 n/a n/a 0 684
2011 620 1 1 6 2 3 10 0 643
2012 632 4 1 11 2 1 14 0 665
2013 625 11 3 8 3 1 15 0 666
2014 631 9 2 9 4 1 17 0 673
2015 649 6 2 5 10 0 19 0 691
2016 634 1 1 7 5 0 23 0 671
2017 674 9 1 6 1 0 27 0 718
2018 622 3 0 7 2 0 31 0 665
2019 609 4 0 13 1 0 34 0 661
2020 583 4 0 11 2 0 27 0 627
2021 444 5 0 11 3 0 29 0 492
2022 462 6 0 12 2 0 25 0 507
2023 465 4 0 20 0 0 26 0 515

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 GT Norman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 n/a n/a n/a
1989 569 n/a n/a 32.2
1990 579 29.0 19.9 35.4
1991 534 n/a n/a n/a
1992 549 n/a n/a n/a
1993 545 n/a 0.0 54.1
1994 494 24.9 19.8 38.9
1995 501 20.5 24.4 36.5
1996 501 20.5 24.4 36.5
1997 536 24.0 22.3 34.9
1998 527 23.0 22.9 34.2
1999 506 23.0 22.0 35.4
2000 511 23.0 22.2 41.9
2001 458 23.0 19.9 45.4
2002 435 25.6 17.0 49.7
2003 435 25.6 17.0 49.7
2004 407 25.6 15.9 51.8
2005 421 25.6 16.4 49.2
2006 765 40.8 18.8 51.1
2007 757 39.2 19.3 46.9
2008 733 39.9 18.4 55.1
2009 706 40.8 17.3 59.9
2010 684 42.7 16.0 59.2
2011 643 41.2 15.5 57.2
2012 665 42.2 15.7 63
2013 666 40.2 16.5 62.6
2014 673 39.2 17.1 63.3
2015 691 36.0 19.1 60.2
2016 671 38.0 17.6 57.2
2017 718 40.0 17.9 58.2
2018 665 41.0 16.2 60.9
2019 661 40.0 16.5 59.5
2020 627 38.0 16.5 65.4
2021 492 33.6 14.6 64
2022 507 33.6 15.0 54
2023 515 31.6 16.2 68.9

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 GT Norman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 n/a n/a n/a
1989 569 n/a n/a 32.2
1990 579 29.0 19.9 35.4
1991 534 n/a n/a n/a
1992 549 n/a n/a n/a
1993 545 n/a 0.0 54.1
1994 494 24.9 19.8 38.9
1995 501 20.5 24.4 36.5
1996 501 20.5 24.4 36.5
1997 536 24.0 22.3 34.9
1998 527 23.0 22.9 34.2
1999 506 23.0 22.0 35.4
2000 511 23.0 22.2 41.9
2001 458 23.0 19.9 45.4
2002 435 25.6 17.0 49.7
2003 435 25.6 17.0 49.7
2004 407 25.6 15.9 51.8
2005 421 25.6 16.4 49.2
2006 765 40.8 18.8 51.1
2007 757 39.2 19.3 46.9
2008 733 39.9 18.4 55.1
2009 706 40.8 17.3 59.9
2010 684 42.7 16.0 59.2
2011 643 41.2 15.5 57.2
2012 665 42.2 15.7 63
2013 666 40.2 16.5 62.6
2014 673 39.2 17.1 63.3
2015 691 36.0 19.1 60.2
2016 671 38.0 17.6 57.2
2017 718 40.0 17.9 58.2
2018 665 41.0 16.2 60.9
2019 661 40.0 16.5 59.5
2020 627 38.0 16.5 65.4
2021 492 33.6 14.6 64
2022 507 33.6 15.0 54
2023 515 31.6 16.2 68.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for GT Norman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,454 (14.8%) $8,392 (85.2%) $9,846
2020 $1,613 (15.3%) $8,915 (84.7%) $10,529
2021 $2,345 (19.1%) $9,935 (80.9%) $12,280
2022 $2,347 (18.0%) $10,722 (82.0%) $13,070
2023 $2,248 (16.4%) $11,485 (83.6%) $13,733

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

Impact of COVID-19 on GT Norman 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 1018th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1130th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (GT Norman Elementary School)30.623.7
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reed City Area Public Schools)30.623.7
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (GT Norman Elementary School)29.428
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Reed City Area Public Schools)29.428
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (GT Norman Elementary School)42.725.2
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Reed City Area Public Schools)42.725.2
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (GT Norman Elementary School)35.526.4
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Reed City Area Public Schools)35.526.4
 9.1%
   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 Students661515
 22.1%
African American44
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1320
 53.8%
Pacific Islander00
White609465
 23.6%
Two or More Races3426
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.5%68.9%
 9.5%


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Students who attend GT Norman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reed City Middle School
High : Reed City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 515 students attended GT Norman Elementary School.

Students at GT Norman Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

GT Norman Elementary School ranks 860th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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