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#3025 of 3,192 schools in MI
Godfrey Elementary School
Elementary School · Godfrey-lee Public Schools · Wyoming, MI
A Godfrey-lee Public Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1920 Godfrey Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
- Math 7% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Godfrey Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Godfrey 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wyoming), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,981
Median home value
$183,400
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49509; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Diego AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Potters House Elementary and Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| The Potters HousePrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Buchanan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Godfrey-lee Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Godfrey Elementary School is listed in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Godfrey Elementary School
Godfrey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wyoming, MI, part of Godfrey-lee Public Schools, serving approximately 344 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,025 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Godfrey Elementary School
What grades does Godfrey Elementary School serve?
Godfrey Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Godfrey Elementary School?
Godfrey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Godfrey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Godfrey Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Godfrey Elementary School rank in MI?
Godfrey Elementary School ranks #3,025 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Godfrey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Godfrey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Godfrey Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Godfrey Elementary School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Godfrey Elementary School a charter school?
No, Godfrey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Godfrey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Godfrey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Godfrey Elementary School?
94.8% of students at Godfrey 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (616) 243-0533
- Area population (ZIP 49509)
- 28,133
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 49509; 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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