North Godwin Elementary School

(616)252-2010

www.godwinschools.org

407 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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).

407

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Godwin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	241
Black	75
Asian	7
Two or More	32

Hispanic
241 (59.2 %)
Black
75 (18.4 %)
White
52 (12.8 %)
Two or More
32 (7.9 %)
Asian
7 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Godwin Heights Public Schools
Phone:	(616)252-2010
Website:	http://www.godwinschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 138