Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-2, West Godwin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Godwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
West Godwin Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Godwin Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
9%
Black
21%
18%
White
14%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Godwin Elementary School often compared to?
West Godwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grandville South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend West Godwin Elementary School?
413 students attend West Godwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Godwin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Godwin Elementary School?
West Godwin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Godwin Elementary School offer ?
West Godwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is West Godwin Elementary School part of?
West Godwin Elementary School is part of Godwin Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is West Godwin Elementary School located?
West Godwin Elementary School is located in the Clyde Park neighborhood of Wyoming, MI.
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