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#3112 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gaines Elementary School
Elementary School · Swartz Creek Community Schools · Gaines, MI
A Swartz Creek Community Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 LANSING ST, Gaines, MI 48436
- Math 23% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 43% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gaines Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gaines Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low90/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,895
Median home value
$251,800
Median rent
$1,125/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Area Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Robert Kerr SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 2–5 | 4.7 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Dieck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 2–5 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
| Elms Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 3–5 | Not available | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Swartz Creek Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gaines Elementary School is listed in Swartz Creek Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaines Elementary School
Gaines Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gaines, MI, part of Swartz Creek Community Schools, serving approximately 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,112 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gaines Elementary School
What grades does Gaines Elementary School serve?
Gaines Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gaines Elementary School?
Gaines Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaines Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaines Elementary School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gaines Elementary School rank in MI?
Gaines Elementary School ranks #3,112 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gaines Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaines Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gaines Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaines Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gaines Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gaines Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gaines Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gaines Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaines Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Gaines Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (810) 591-1076
- Area population (ZIP 48436)
- 4,251
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48436; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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