- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyoming, MI
West Godwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Godwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261611005266
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Godwin Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Wyoming · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Godwin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Godwin Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Wyoming, MI.
School address
District: Godwin Heights Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261611005266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
West Godwin Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 261611005266 · Wyoming, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 13.1:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Godwin Heights Senior High School (656 students)
West Godwin Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West 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
- North Godwin E
North Godwin Elementary School
400 students
- This school
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 West Godwin Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Godwin Elementary School compares
West Godwin 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.6%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
African American 19.8%
White 13.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, West 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 West 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 |
| North Godwin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Godwin Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Godwin Heights Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Godwin Elementary 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
- 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 Wyoming
2 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Godwin Elementary School
How many students attend West Godwin Elementary School?
West Godwin Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wyoming, MI. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Godwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Godwin Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% lower 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 West Godwin Elementary School?
88.9% of students at West Godwin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Godwin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Godwin Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Wyoming, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Godwin Elementary School?
West Godwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 West Godwin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wyoming?
By Resource Investment Index, West Godwin Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Wyoming, 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 Wyoming on the city page.
What other schools are in Godwin Heights Public Schools?
Besides West Godwin Elementary School, Godwin Heights Public Schools also operates Godwin Heights Senior High School (656 students), North Godwin Elementary School (400 students), and Godwin Heights Middle School (382 students). See the Godwin Heights Public Schools district page for the complete list.