- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reed City, MI
Gt Norman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gt Norman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262949006533
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gt Norman Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Reed City · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gt Norman Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gt Norman Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Reed City, MI.
School address
District: Reed City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262949006533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Gt Norman Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 262949006533 · Reed City, MI Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 17.4:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Reed City Middle School (471 students)
Gt Norman Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gt Norman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gt Norman Elementary School
540 students
- Reed City Midd
Reed City Middle School
471 students
- Reed City High
Reed City High School
445 students
What this shows Gt Norman Elementary School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gt Norman Elementary School compares
Gt Norman 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$13,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Gt Norman Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Reed City Area Public Schools reports $13,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gt Norman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reed City High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gt Norman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gt Norman Elementary School
How many students attend Gt Norman Elementary School?
Gt Norman Elementary School has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reed City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gt Norman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gt Norman Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Gt Norman Elementary School?
61.2% of students at Gt Norman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gt Norman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gt Norman Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Reed City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gt Norman Elementary School?
Gt Norman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Gt Norman Elementary School rank among public schools in Reed City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gt Norman Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Reed City, 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 Reed City Area Public Schools?
Besides Gt Norman Elementary School, Reed City Area Public Schools also operates Reed City Middle School (471 students) and Reed City High School (445 students). See the Reed City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.