Below Average
#2876 of 3,192 schools in MI
Newaygo Elementary School
Elementary School · Newaygo Public School District · Newaygo, MI
An elementary school in Newaygo, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 820, Newaygo, MI 49337
- Math 25% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newaygo Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newaygo 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,535/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newaygo), 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
$64,442
Median home value
$191,000
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Newaygo Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newaygo Elementary School is listed in Newaygo Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newaygo Elementary School
Newaygo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newaygo, MI, part of Newaygo Public School District, serving approximately 582 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,876 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newaygo Elementary School
What grades does Newaygo Elementary School serve?
Newaygo Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Newaygo Elementary School?
Newaygo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newaygo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newaygo Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newaygo Elementary School rank in MI?
Newaygo Elementary School ranks #2,876 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Newaygo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newaygo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Newaygo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newaygo Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newaygo Elementary School a charter school?
No, Newaygo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newaygo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Newaygo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newaygo Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Newaygo 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Newaygo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (231) 652-2100
- Area population (ZIP 49337)
- 13,030
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 49337; 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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