West Godwin Elementary School

3546 CLYDE PARK AVE SW
WYOMING, MI 49509

(616)252-2030

www.godwinschools.org

413 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

West Godwin Elementary School, located in Wyoming, Michigan, is a key component of the Godwin Heights Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and personalized instruction, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, providing them with the tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex educational landscape.

Beyond its core curriculum, West Godwin Elementary is deeply committed to building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Wyoming community. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, modern educational resources, and a focus on social-emotional learning, West Godwin works to create a welcoming space where every child is empowered to learn and grow.

413

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Godwin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	231
Black	85
Asian	5
Two or More	34

Hispanic
231 (55.9 %)
Black
85 (20.6 %)
White
58 (14.0 %)
Two or More
34 (8.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)

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)252-2030
Website:	http://www.godwinschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 159

Grade 2 113