Very Good
#848 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 27% in state
Gobles Elementary School
Elementary School · Gobles Public School District · Gobles, MI
An elementary school in Gobles, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 412, Gobles, MI 49055
- Math 45% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gobles Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gobles 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,717
Median home value
$161,900
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobles Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Michigan Online SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,236 | Compare → |
| Bloomingdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 287 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gobles Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gobles Elementary School is listed in Gobles Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gobles Elementary School
Gobles Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gobles, MI, part of Gobles Public School District, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gobles Elementary School
What grades does Gobles Elementary School serve?
Gobles Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gobles Elementary School?
Gobles Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gobles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gobles Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gobles Elementary School rank in MI?
Gobles Elementary School ranks #848 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gobles Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gobles Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Gobles Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gobles Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gobles Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gobles Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gobles Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gobles Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gobles Elementary School?
63.6% of students at Gobles 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (269) 628-9445
- Area population (ZIP 49055)
- 5,963
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 49055; 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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