Enrollment
93
Elementary
DISTRICT 327 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SWARTZ CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 263342006877
Gaines Elementary School
300 LANSING ST, GAINES, MI 48436 · (810) 591-1076 · Genesee County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL93 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.2:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
33 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 17 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 20 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 14 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 14 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 16 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 12 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (17) is 42% larger than its 5th grade class (12).
Student demographics
23%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Swartz Creek Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Gaines Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaines Elementary School this school | 93 | 35.5% | N/A |
| Hemlock Elementary School HEMLOCK | 129 | 32.6% | N/A |
| Lake Superior Academy SAULT S MARIE | 93 | 41.9% | N/A |
| Eureka School SAINT JOHNS | 114 | 38.6% | N/A |
| Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building DEERFIELD | 130 | 36.2% | N/A |
| Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center MATTAWAN | 85 | 23.5% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Gaines Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Genesee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 93 | #1,567 of 1,630 | #70 of 71 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
93
-30 (-24%) vs 2020
-67% since 1990-91, when it was 280
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 24.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 93 | 7 | 13.3:1 | 35% (33) |
| 2023-24 | 108 | 5.6 | 19.3:1 | 47% (51) |
| 2022-23 | 119 | 7 | 17.0:1 | 45% (53) |
| 2020-21 | 123 | 5 | 24.6:1 | 38% (47) |
| 2017-18 | 161 | 8.5 | 18.9:1 | 49% (79) |
| 2015-16 | 182 | 10 | 18.2:1 | 35% (63) |
| 2010-11 | 240 | 15 | 16.0:1 | 33% (80) |
| 2000-01 | 289 | 16 | 18.1:1 | 17% (48) |
| 1990-91 | 280 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gaines Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 42% (161 to 93); teachers down 18% (8.5 to 7).
About Gaines Elementary School
Gaines Elementary School is a small elementary school for students in GAINES, Michigan. School enrollment was 93 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 5. For comparison, elementary schools in Michigan average about 369 students.
In Swartz Creek Community Schools, 8 schools enroll a combined 3,483 students.
The student body at Gaines Elementary School is 87% White. Other reported shares: 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Black. Genesee County's residents are about 72% White, 15 points below the school's share. The school's diversity index is 23%, meaning two students picked at random have a 23% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The count of teachers at Gaines Elementary School is 7 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 13.3:1. That is 2.6 students per teacher below the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Around 35% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. That is lower than the 61% average for public schools in Genesee County.
Across Genesee County, the median household income is $62,281, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. Genesee County is home to 158 public schools and about 58,534 public school students.
The shortest distance from Gaines Elementary School to another public school is about 3.4 miles, to Byron Area Elementary School. Counting only straight-line distance, 6 other public schools are within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Gaines Elementary School is Rural: Distant.
Enrollment is down 24% from 2020-21, when Gaines Elementary School had 123 students, to 2024-25, when it had 93. Its ratio of students to teachers was 24.6:1 in 2020-21, and 13.3:1 in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Genesee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
403,305
Census ACS
Median income
$62,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
158
58,534 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Swartz Creek Community Schools
- Swartz Creek High SchoolHigh · 996 students
- Swartz Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 758 students
- Morrish Elementary SchoolElementary · 435 students
- Elms Road Elementary SchoolElementary · 420 students
- Syring Elementary SchoolElementary · 354 students
- Dieck Elementary SchoolElementary · 334 students
Other Gaines Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Gaines Elementary. Gaines Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Gaines Elementary SchoolAthens, GA · 568 students
Nearby schools
- Byron Area Elementary School3.4 mi · 310
- Byron Area High School3.6 mi · 200
- Byron Area Middle School3.6 mi · 142
- Robert Kerr School4.7 mi · 361
- Durand Area High School4.9 mi · 385
- Durand Middle School5.0 mi · 304
Frequently asked questions
About Gaines Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Gaines Elementary School?
Gaines Elementary School enrolls approximately 93 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Gaines Elementary School serve?
Gaines Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Gaines Elementary School have?
Gaines Elementary School employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Gaines Elementary School?
Student demographics at Gaines Elementary School are roughly 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is Gaines Elementary School in?
Gaines Elementary School is part of Swartz Creek Community Schools.
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