Enrollment
540
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gt Norman Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gt Norman Elementary School
Gt Norman Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Reed City, Michigan, enrolling 540 students.
At 17.4:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 540 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 529 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #392, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Reed City Area Public Schools also operates Reed City Middle School (471 students) and Reed City High School (445 students) alongside Gt Norman 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 Gt Norman Elementary School compares
Gt Norman 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reed City Area Public Schools, which includes Gt Norman Elementary School.
$12,611
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 62.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar other 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 (~540 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Reed City on the city page.
Is Gt Norman Elementary School a good school?
Gt Norman Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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