- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MI
North Godwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Godwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261611005262
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Godwin Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 24
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Godwin Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Godwin Elementary School ranks #6 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Godwin Heights Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261611005262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
North Godwin Elementary School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 261611005262 · Grand Rapids, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 16:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Godwin Heights Senior High School (656 students)
North Godwin Elementary School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Godwin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Godwin Heights
Godwin Heights Senior High School
656 students
- This school
North Godwin Elementary School
400 students
- West Godwin El
West Godwin Elementary School
393 students
- Godwin Heights
Godwin Heights Middle School
382 students
- Godwin Heights 97
Godwin Heights Learning Center
97 students
What this shows North Godwin Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Godwin Elementary School compares
North Godwin Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
African American 22.3%
White 11.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, North Godwin Elementary 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 North Godwin Elementary 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 |
| West Godwin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Godwin Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Godwin Heights Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Godwin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 48.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Godwin Elementary School
How many students attend North Godwin Elementary School?
North Godwin Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Godwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Godwin Elementary School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 North Godwin Elementary School?
89.4% of students at North Godwin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Godwin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Godwin Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Godwin Elementary School?
North Godwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 North Godwin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, North Godwin Elementary School ranks #6 of 24 elementary 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 elementary schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Godwin Heights Public Schools?
Besides North Godwin Elementary School, Godwin Heights Public Schools also operates Godwin Heights Senior High School (656 students), West Godwin Elementary School (393 students), and Godwin Heights Middle School (382 students). See the Godwin Heights Public Schools district page for the complete list.