Enrollment
382
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Godwin Heights Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Godwin Heights Middle School
Godwin Heights Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 382 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 89.5% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 382 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 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #211.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 97 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 382 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grand Rapids's middle schools, it stands alongside Alger Middle School (314 students): Godwin Heights Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 19.6:1).
Godwin Heights Public Schools also operates Godwin Heights Senior High School (656 students) and North Godwin Elementary School (400 students) alongside Godwin Heights Middle 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 Godwin Heights Middle School compares
Godwin Heights Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,846
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Godwin Heights Public Schools, which includes Godwin Heights Middle School.
$14,846
Per student
+10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 55.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Godwin Heights Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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