Gladiola Elementary School

Summary:

Gladiola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wyoming, Michigan, serving 292 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged.

Gladiola Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 17.3% of 3rd graders and 23.6% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts, far below the state averages of 39.6% and 43.3%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also significantly lower than the state and district. Additionally, Gladiola has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 52.1% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is much higher than the state average. The school also has a very high percentage of students (over 85%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In comparison, nearby schools within the Wyoming Public Schools district, such as Parkview Elementary and Oriole Park Elementary, also struggle academically and have high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, but generally perform slightly better than Gladiola Elementary. In contrast, the nearby Grandville East Elementary and Grandville South Elementary, which are part of the Grandville Public Schools district, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the state averages.


Detail:

Public K-4

 3500 Gladiola Ave SW
       Wyoming, MI  49519-3229


(616) 530-7596

District: Wyoming Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1181st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,260 Help


Students who attend Gladiola Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wyoming Intermediate
    Wyoming Junior High School
High:    Wyoming High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.5%
White:
21.6%
African American:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gladiola Elementary School ranks worse than 79.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Wyoming Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.93. (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 Gladiola Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.5%), White (21.6%), African American (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gladiola Elementary School is 13, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Wyoming Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gladiola Elementary School is $18,260, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Wyoming Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gladiola Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gladiola Elementary School 1181st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Gladiola Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Wyoming Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wyoming Public Schools 498th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gladiola Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gladiola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.91 1169th 1545 24.3%
2007 61.97 691st 1565 55.8%
2008 67.98 556th 1577 64.7%
2009 58.14 846th 1589 46.8%
2010 55.04 964th 1552 37.9%
2011 39.00 1189th 1552 23.4%
2012 33.67 1175th 1566 25.0%
2013 36.39 1080th 1563 30.9%
2014 34.01 1104th 1533 28.0%
2015 30.97 1146th 1580 27.5%
2016 39.52 963rd 1548 37.8%
2017 23.07 1105th 1466 24.6%
2018 38.03 965th 1448 33.4%
2019 20.15 1133rd 1408 19.5%
2022 20.16 1075th 1344 20.0%
2023 19.86 1156th 1470 21.4%
2024 18.93 1181st 1486 20.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gladiola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.69 163rd 270 39.6%
2023 18.11 156th 180 13.3%
2024 19.59 155th 184 15.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gladiola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.16 186th 403 53.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gladiola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.32 742nd 1397 46.9%
2019 23.21 933rd 1134 17.7%
2022 28.57 819th 1099 25.5%
2023 26.86 1014th 1350 24.9%
2024 25.86 1060th 1381 23.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Gladiola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.04 959th 1443 33.5%
2019 11.59 1086th 1171 7.3%
2022 16.89 963rd 1106 12.9%
2023 17.18 1108th 1321 16.1%
2024 24.29 1038th 1342 22.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Gladiola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.95 909th 1446 37.1%
2019 22.84 962nd 1196 19.6%
2022 12.43 1038th 1139 8.9%
2023 15.05 1143rd 1334 14.3%
2024 10.31 1252nd 1347 7.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gladiola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.27 75th 222 66.2%
2019 38.09 52nd 86 39.5%
2022 52.29 36th 86 58.1%
2023 24.18 146th 188 22.3%
2024 16.90 180th 201 10.4%
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Rank History for White students at Gladiola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.94 835th 1253 33.4%
2019 19.71 962nd 1128 14.7%
2023 14.99 1071st 1198 10.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Gladiola Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 342 12 3 14 4 n/a n/a -85 290
1989 355 16 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1990 327 14 3 13 0 n/a n/a -1 356
1991 351 13 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 350 17 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 360 12 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 398
1994 345 11 4 25 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 334 23 12 32 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 334 23 12 32 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1997 270 24 8 27 1 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 298 32 8 31 3 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 263 25 8 27 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2000 201 24 6 25 1 n/a n/a 46 303
2001 217 25 4 29 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 187 36 9 36 4 n/a n/a 0 272
2003 187 36 9 36 4 n/a n/a 0 272
2004 195 33 10 49 6 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 228 58 17 93 9 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 209 46 18 114 7 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 182 65 14 86 5 n/a n/a 0 352
2008 187 40 16 84 5 n/a n/a 23 355
2009 174 39 16 90 6 n/a n/a 32 357
2010 200 50 19 121 4 n/a n/a 43 437
2011 168 49 14 186 2 0 20 0 439
2012 178 46 13 193 3 0 26 0 459
2013 173 55 9 195 2 0 35 0 469
2014 160 37 13 179 2 0 28 0 419
2015 137 46 13 181 1 0 27 0 405
2016 139 42 12 183 0 0 27 0 403
2017 110 46 7 193 0 0 19 0 375
2018 114 51 5 200 0 0 29 0 399
2019 108 45 2 202 0 0 17 0 374
2020 101 45 4 198 0 0 24 0 372
2021 81 30 6 153 0 0 18 0 288
2022 83 35 10 155 2 0 21 0 306
2023 63 42 11 159 2 0 15 0 292

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 Gladiola Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 n/a n/a n/a
1989 386 n/a n/a 6.5
1990 356 22.0 16.1 6.7
1991 382 n/a n/a n/a
1992 387 n/a n/a n/a
1993 398 n/a 0.0 18.6
1994 386 17.5 22.1 15
1995 402 19.6 20.5 16.2
1996 402 19.6 20.5 16.2
1997 330 23.0 14.3 20.6
1998 372 21.0 17.7 20.7
1999 324 20.0 16.2 22.5
2000 303 16.0 16.1 42.4
2001 277 17.3 16.0 39
2002 272 16.5 16.5 40.4
2003 272 16.5 16.5 40.4
2004 293 15.2 19.3 47.4
2005 405 20.4 19.9 56.3
2006 394 19.7 20.0 53.8
2007 352 21.9 16.1 61.4
2008 355 22.5 15.8 65.7
2009 357 17.3 20.6 72.6
2010 437 20.5 21.3 79.2
2011 439 20.7 21.2 71.3
2012 459 24.8 18.5 78
2013 469 25.8 18.1 79.5
2014 419 24.7 16.9 80.9
2015 405 23.0 17.6 82.5
2016 403 22.0 18.3 75.9
2017 375 20.9 17.8 81.9
2018 399 22.2 17.9 86
2019 374 20.6 18.1 84.8
2020 372 18.0 20.5 81.7
2021 288 19.4 14.7 87.2
2022 306 21.0 14.5 85.3
2023 292 22.3 13.0 86

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 Gladiola Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 n/a n/a n/a
1989 386 n/a n/a 6.5
1990 356 22.0 16.1 6.7
1991 382 n/a n/a n/a
1992 387 n/a n/a n/a
1993 398 n/a 0.0 18.6
1994 386 17.5 22.1 15
1995 402 19.6 20.5 16.2
1996 402 19.6 20.5 16.2
1997 330 23.0 14.3 20.6
1998 372 21.0 17.7 20.7
1999 324 20.0 16.2 22.5
2000 303 16.0 16.1 42.4
2001 277 17.3 16.0 39
2002 272 16.5 16.5 40.4
2003 272 16.5 16.5 40.4
2004 293 15.2 19.3 47.4
2005 405 20.4 19.9 56.3
2006 394 19.7 20.0 53.8
2007 352 21.9 16.1 61.4
2008 355 22.5 15.8 65.7
2009 357 17.3 20.6 72.6
2010 437 20.5 21.3 79.2
2011 439 20.7 21.2 71.3
2012 459 24.8 18.5 78
2013 469 25.8 18.1 79.5
2014 419 24.7 16.9 80.9
2015 405 23.0 17.6 82.5
2016 403 22.0 18.3 75.9
2017 375 20.9 17.8 81.9
2018 399 22.2 17.9 86
2019 374 20.6 18.1 84.8
2020 372 18.0 20.5 81.7
2021 288 19.4 14.7 87.2
2022 306 21.0 14.5 85.3
2023 292 22.3 13.0 86

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 Gladiola Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,656 (26.7%) $10,026 (73.3%) $13,683
2020 $1,707 (14.6%) $9,966 (85.4%) $11,673
2021 $1,989 (13.9%) $12,277 (86.1%) $14,266
2022 $2,178 (14.2%) $13,162 (85.8%) $15,340
2023 $2,557 (14.0%) $15,703 (86.0%) $18,260

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gladiola 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 1133rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1156th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gladiola Elementary School)22.222.2
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming Public Schools)28.420.6
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Gladiola Elementary School)38.929.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Wyoming Public Schools)34.526
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gladiola Elementary School)27.223.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming Public Schools)30.121.7
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Gladiola Elementary School)29.625
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Wyoming Public Schools)29.324.3
 5%
   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 Students374292
 21.9%
African American4542
 6.7%
American Indian02
Asian211
 450%
Hispanic202159
 21.3%
Pacific Islander00
White10863
 41.7%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.8%86%
 1.2%


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Students who attend Gladiola Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wyoming Intermediate
Middle : Wyoming Junior High School
High : Wyoming High School

Gladiola Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Gladiola Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 22% White, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended Gladiola 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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