Enrollment
325
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyoming, MI
Godfrey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Godfrey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261608005258
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Godfrey Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Wyoming · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Godfrey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Godfrey Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Wyoming, MI.
School address
District: Godfrey-Lee Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261608005258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Godfrey Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Godfrey Elementary School
Godfrey Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wyoming, Michigan, enrolling 325 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 437 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #216.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Wyoming's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Elementary School (468 students): Godfrey Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.1:1).
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools also operates Lee High School (537 students) and Godfreylee Early Childhood Ctr (355 students) alongside Godfrey Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Godfrey Elementary School compares
Godfrey Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$13,709
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.9%
African American 8.3%
White 7.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Godfrey Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, which includes Godfrey Elementary School.
$13,709
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 61.5%
Federal 16.3%
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.
How Godfrey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Godfreylee Early Childhood Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Godfrey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Wyoming
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~325 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Godfrey Elementary School
How many students attend Godfrey Elementary School?
Godfrey Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wyoming, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Godfrey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Godfrey Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Godfrey Elementary School?
82.8% of students at Godfrey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Godfrey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Godfrey Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment, in Wyoming, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Godfrey Elementary School?
Godfrey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Godfrey Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wyoming?
By Resource Investment Index, Godfrey Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Wyoming, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wyoming on the city page.
Is Godfrey Elementary School a good school?
Godfrey Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools?
Besides Godfrey Elementary School, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools also operates Lee High School (537 students), Godfreylee Early Childhood Ctr (355 students), and Lee Middle School (346 students). See the Godfrey-Lee Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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