Enrollment
208
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 261469008707
George D Gilbert Elementary School — Gwinn, MI
Federal NCES profile for George D Gilbert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gwinn Area Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George D Gilbert Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George D Gilbert Elementary School reports 208 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% above the Michigan average and 9% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 416 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gwinn Area Community Schools spends $14,433 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.2% from local sources (property taxes), 49.8% from the state, and 19.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George D Gilbert Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
54.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,433
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 416 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 208 Top 26% in Michigan — larger than 74% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.5% +4% vs state
NCES ID 261469008707
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 416:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.8%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinn Area Community Schools, which includes George D Gilbert Elementary School.
$14,433
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 49.8%
Federal 19.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about George D Gilbert Elementary School
How many students attend George D Gilbert Elementary School?
George D Gilbert Elementary School has 208 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Gwinn, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George D Gilbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George D Gilbert Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George D Gilbert Elementary School?
56.5% of students at George D Gilbert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George D Gilbert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George D Gilbert Elementary School is White at 83.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gwinn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George D Gilbert Elementary School?
George D Gilbert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.