- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Rapids, MI
Godwin Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Godwin Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261611005265
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Godwin Heights Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #12 of 16
- middle schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Godwin Heights Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Godwin Heights Middle School ranks #12 of 16 middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Godwin Heights Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261611005265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Godwin Heights Middle School grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 261611005265 · Grand Rapids, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 16.6:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Godwin Heights Senior High School (656 students)
Godwin Heights Middle School grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Godwin Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Godwin Heights
Godwin Heights Senior High School
656 students
- North Godwin E
North Godwin Elementary School
400 students
- West Godwin El
West Godwin Elementary School
393 students
- This school
Godwin Heights Middle School
382 students
- Godwin Heights 97
Godwin Heights Learning Center
97 students
What this shows Godwin Heights Middle School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Godwin Heights Middle School compares
Godwin Heights Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$16,635
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
African American 19.1%
White 12.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Godwin Heights Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Godwin Heights Public Schools reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Godwin Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin Heights Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Godwin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Godwin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Godwin Heights Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Godwin Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 48.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Godwin Heights Middle School
How many students attend Godwin Heights Middle School?
Godwin Heights Middle School has 382 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Godwin Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Godwin Heights Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Godwin Heights Middle School?
89.5% of students at Godwin Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Godwin Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Godwin Heights Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Godwin Heights Middle School?
Godwin Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Godwin Heights Middle School rank among middle schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Godwin Heights Middle School ranks #12 of 16 middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Godwin Heights Public Schools?
Besides Godwin Heights Middle School, Godwin Heights Public Schools also operates Godwin Heights Senior High School (656 students), North Godwin Elementary School (400 students), and West Godwin Elementary School (393 students). See the Godwin Heights Public Schools district page for the complete list.