- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gobles, MI
Gobles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gobles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261605005255
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gobles Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gobles · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gobles Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gobles Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gobles, MI.
School address
District: Gobles Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261605005255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Gobles Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 261605005255 · Gobles, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 18.7:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Gobles High School (396 students)
Gobles Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gobles Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gobles High Sc
Gobles High School
396 students
- This school
Gobles Elementary School
355 students
- Gobles Virtual 35
Gobles Virtual Academy
35 students
What this shows Gobles Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gobles Elementary School compares
Gobles Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,623
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Gobles Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Gobles Public School District reports $15,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gobles Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobles High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gobles Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gobles Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Gobles
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gobles Elementary School
How many students attend Gobles Elementary School?
Gobles Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gobles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gobles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gobles Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gobles Elementary School?
52.9% of students at Gobles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gobles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gobles Elementary School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Gobles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gobles Elementary School?
Gobles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gobles Elementary School rank among schools in Gobles?
By Resource Investment Index, Gobles Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gobles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gobles Public School District?
Besides Gobles Elementary School, Gobles Public School District also operates Gobles High School (396 students) and Gobles Virtual Academy (35 students). See the Gobles Public School District district page for the complete list.