NORTH GODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Godwin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Godwin Heights Public Schools school district, located in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 320 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, North Godwin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Godwin Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Godwin Heights Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and mathematics alongside a well-rounded curriculum, North Godwin aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond core academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community through various extracurricular activities and family engagement initiatives. As part of the broader Godwin Heights school system, North Godwin benefits from a localized approach to education that prioritizes strong teacher-student relationships and a collaborative school culture. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, mission, or upcoming events can find comprehensive information on their official website at [www.godwinschools.org](http://www.godwinschools.org).

For more information, contact North Godwin Elementary School at (616) 252-2010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

161 34TH ST SW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548-2171
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NORTH GODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 320 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
320
Teachers:
17.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 320 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.6%
White
23.4%
Black or African American
19.1%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.