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If you had an hour of school board time for Gladwin Elementary School, what would you bring up?
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Enrollment
401
Elementary
DISTRICT 394 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GLADWIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 261599005250
Gladwin Elementary School
600 W 1ST ST, GLADWIN, MI 48624 · (989) 426-7771 · Gladwin County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL401 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
230 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 55%
Community
4
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 | 138 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 134 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 129 | 32% |
Student demographics
9%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · 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 Gladwin Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Gladwin Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin Elementary School this school | 401 | 57.4% | N/A |
| Beaverton Elementary School BEAVERTON | 411 | 56.9% | 31.3% |
| Delton Kellogg Elem School DELTON | 405 | 55.6% | 33.8% |
| Reynolds Elementary School READING | 404 | 57.4% | 38.0% |
| Gladwin Intermediate School GLADWIN | 386 | 56.2% | 29.9% |
| Algonquin Elementary School CLAY | 445 | 56.6% | 43.9% |
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 Gladwin Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 401 | #649 of 1,630 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #607 of 1,424 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.1% | #1,308 of 1,424 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.4% | #751 of 1,563 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +19.7% | #100 of 440 |
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
401
+25 (+7%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 476
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 17.1:1
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 | 401 | 25.8 | 15.5:1 | 57% (230) |
| 2023-24 | 403 | 25.8 | 15.6:1 | 67% (271) |
| 2022-23 | 379 | 22.6 | 16.8:1 | 67% (254) |
| 2020-21 | 376 | 22 | 17.1:1 | 62% (233) |
| 2017-18 | 335 | 18.9 | 17.7:1 | 63% (211) |
| 2015-16 | 369 | 18 | 20.5:1 | 59% (218) |
| 2010-11 | 391 | 19 | 20.6:1 | 63% (248) |
| 2000-01 | 407 | 23 | 17.7:1 | 37% (150) |
| 1990-91 | 476 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gladwin Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 20% (335 to 401); teachers up 37% (18.9 to 25.8).
About Gladwin Elementary School
Gladwin Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school with its address in GLADWIN, Michigan. Its 401 students are spread across pre-K through 2.
Gladwin Community Schools (5 schools, 1,655 students) runs Gladwin Elementary School.
About 95% of the student body at Gladwin Elementary School is White. The remaining students are 3% Hispanic. The county population is about 94% White, within a few points of the school. Gladwin Elementary School's diversity index is 9%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its teaching staff equals 25.8 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.5:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 57%.
Among Gladwin County residents, the median household income is $55,349, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 17%, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Besides Gladwin Elementary School, Gladwin County has 6 other public schools.
Gladwin Intermediate School is located about 0.1 miles from Gladwin Elementary School. The five-mile area around Gladwin Elementary School holds 4 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, Gladwin Elementary School is coded Rural: Distant, for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Federal data show a 7% enrollment increase, from 376 in 2020-21 to 401 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 17.1:1 to 15.5:1.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Gladwin Elementary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Gladwin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,693
Census ACS
Median income
$55,349
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,529 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Gladwin Community Schools
- Gladwin High SchoolHigh · 486 students
- Gladwin Intermediate SchoolElementary · 386 students
- Gladwin Junior High SchoolMiddle · 359 students
- Gladwin Community Alternative HSHigh · 23 students
Other schools in GLADWIN
- Gladwin High SchoolHigh · 486 students
- Gladwin Intermediate SchoolElementary · 386 students
- Gladwin Junior High SchoolMiddle · 359 students
- Gladwin Community Alternative HSHigh · 23 students
Nearby schools
- Gladwin Intermediate School0.1 mi · 386
- Gladwin Junior High School0.3 mi · 359
- Gladwin High School0.3 mi · 486
- Gladwin Community Alternative HS1.7 mi · 23
- Beaverton Elementary School7.7 mi · 411
- Beaverton JuniorSenior High School7.9 mi · 463
Frequently asked questions
About Gladwin Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Gladwin Elementary School?
Gladwin Elementary School enrolls approximately 401 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Gladwin Elementary School serve?
Gladwin Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladwin Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gladwin Elementary School is approximately 15.5:1 (26 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Gladwin Elementary School?
Gladwin Elementary School reports a student body of 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Gladwin Elementary School?
Gladwin Elementary School is overseen by Gladwin Community Schools in Gladwin County.
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