George D Gilbert Elementary School

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George D Gilbert Elementary School ranks 670 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

George D Gilbert Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Gwinn, Michigan, serving 239 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Gwinn Area Community Schools district.

While the school has a predominantly white student population, it faces several challenges, including a high rate of chronic absenteeism (39.2%) that is notably higher than the state average and nearby schools like Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Lakeview School. The school's academic performance on state assessments is mixed, with some subject areas and grade levels outperforming the district and state averages, while others underperform. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.4% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide.

Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (61.92%), indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the higher spending per student ($14,793) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance does not seem to be commensurate with the resources invested, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with its low socioeconomic status students ranking 358 out of 1,381 Michigan elementary schools, while its white students rank 789 out of 1,204.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

250 W Iron St
Gwinn, MI 49841-9641

(906) 346-2775

District: Gwinn Area Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
670^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,793

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 218

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Two or more races:

10.1%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details George D Gilbert Elementary School ranks better than 54.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), two or more races (10.1%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George D Gilbert Elementary School is 15. (See more...)

Compare George D Gilbert Elementary School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at George D Gilbert Elementary School is $14,793.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George D Gilbert Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks George D Gilbert Elementary School 670^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See George D Gilbert Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Gwinn Area Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinn Area Community Schools 405^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for George D Gilbert Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2017	29.02	1035^th	1466	29.4%
2018	45.64	857^th	1448	40.8%
2019	27.88	1006^th	1408	28.6%
2021	20.38	948^th	1153	17.8%
2022	34.65	847^th	1344	37.0%
2023	42.75	805^th	1470	45.2%
2024	52.63	670^th	1486	54.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	56.08	612^th	1397	56.2%
2019	40.59	694^th	1134	38.8%
2022	61.77	345^th	1099	68.6%
2023	59.98	443^rd	1350	67.2%
2024	65.47	358^th	1381	74.1%

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Rank History for Female students at George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.01	713^th	1443	50.6%
2019	47.07	620^th	1171	47.1%
2021	27.68	683^rd	902	24.3%
2022	43.31	602^nd	1106	45.6%
2023	59.26	468^th	1321	64.6%
2024	50.05	615^th	1342	54.2%

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Rank History for Male students at George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	34.52	990^th	1446	31.5%
2019	24.96	930^th	1196	22.2%
2021	15.71	816^th	915	10.8%
2022	35.10	737^th	1139	35.3%
2023	25.82	972^nd	1334	27.1%
2024	53.14	590^th	1347	56.2%

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Rank History for White students at George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	33.58	887^th	1253	29.2%
2019	18.10	988^th	1128	12.4%
2021	19.04	870^th	1005	13.4%
2022	26.72	838^th	1102	24.0%
2023	29.55	865^th	1198	27.8%
2024	35.79	789^th	1204	34.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for George D Gilbert Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	224	2	0	7	5	15	253
2017	236	2	0	8	5	17	268
2018	259	4	2	12	3	23	303
2019	223	3	1	7	3	28	265
2020	220	3	1	6	6	25	261
2021	198	1	1	6	4	29	239
2022	195	0	1	1	3	31	231
2023	208	0	2	1	0	28	239
2024	191	0	1	3	1	22	218

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George D Gilbert Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	253	17.0	14.8	41.5
2017	268	16.5	16.2	54.1
2018	303	17.1	17.6	63.7
2019	265	16.0	16.5	56.6
2020	261	16.0	16.3	52.9
2021	239	16.0	14.9	52.7
2022	231	16.0	14.4	61
2023	239	16.0	14.9	61.9
2024	218	14.5	15.0	63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George D Gilbert Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	253	17.0	14.8	41.5
2017	268	16.5	16.2	54.1
2018	303	17.1	17.6	63.7
2019	265	16.0	16.5	56.6
2020	261	16.0	16.3	52.9
2021	239	16.0	14.9	52.7
2022	231	16.0	14.4	61
2023	239	16.0	14.9	61.9
2024	218	14.5	15.0	63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for George D Gilbert Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,348 (12.4%)	$9,499 (87.6%)	$10,847
2020	$1,244 (11.6%)	$9,495 (88.4%)	$10,739
2021	$2,965 (24.0%)	$9,375 (76.0%)	$12,341
2022	$3,648 (26.1%)	$10,320 (73.9%)	$13,968
2023	$1,808 (12.2%)	$12,985 (87.8%)	$14,793

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George D Gilbert Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1006^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 805^th of 1470 Elementary schools	16.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George D Gilbert Elementary School)	38.3	38.9	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)	33.3	35.2	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (George D Gilbert Elementary School)	27.7	44.4	16.7%
3rd Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)	30.8	38	7.2%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George D Gilbert Elementary School)	50	33.3	16.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)	34.2	33	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (George D Gilbert Elementary School)	23.8	16.7	7.1%
4th Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)	21.9	25.3	3.4%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George D Gilbert Elementary School)	35	50	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)	27	33.3	6.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (George D Gilbert Elementary School)	22.5	31.3	8.8%
5th Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)	17.6	20	2.4%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (George D Gilbert Elementary School)	15	18.8	3.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Gwinn Area Community Schools)	13.5	12.2	1.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	265	239	9.8%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	7	1	85.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	223	208	6.7%
Two or More Races	28	28
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.6%	61.9%	5.3%

Schools Near George D Gilbert Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George D Gilbert Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	250 W Iron St	Gwinn	49841	Marquette County	Gwinn Area Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 346-2775	218	15	15.0	63.3%	191 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.1%)	52.6	670^th of 1486 public elementary schools	54.9%		42.7	805^th of 1470 public elementary schools	45.2%	135			32.4	26.3	45.2			47.1	36.8	38.1			61.9		23.8		$14,793	$1,808	$12,985
KI Sawyer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	411 Scorpion Rd	Gwinn	49841	Marquette County	Gwinn Area Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 346-5567	244	20	12.5	85.7%	186 (76.2%)	6 (2.5%)	16 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (13.1%)	29.5	1027^th of 1486 public elementary schools	30.9%		21.9	1116^th of 1470 public elementary schools	24.1%	89			22.9	40.6	21.1			34.3	28.1	23.7			36.8		13.9		$15,391	$2,156	$13,235
Cherry Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	1111 Ortman Rd	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 225-4399	410	26	16.0	27.3%	359 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.6%)	59.7	555^th of 1486 public elementary schools	62.7%		56.9	589^th of 1470 public elementary schools	59.9%	34			47.0	50.8	44.8			51.5	32.2	35.8			49.3		26.9		$12,684	$1,205	$11,479
Wells Township School	Public, Magnet	K-8	38211 County Road 426	Arnold	49819	Marquette County	Wells Township School District	No	Yes	No	No	(906) 238-4200	6	2	2.6		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$42,157	$3,752	$38,405
Superior Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 S McClellan Ave	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 225-4295	381	25	15.2	31.0%	328 (86.1%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.4%)	70.8	395^th of 1486 public elementary schools	73.4%		62.4	514^th of 1470 public elementary schools	65.0%	119			47.1	60.8	52.9			54.9	54.9	33.3			54.9		29.4		$13,600	$1,952	$11,648
Lakeview School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 Croix St	Negaunee	49866	Marquette County	Negaunee Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 475-7803	588	41	14.2	36.9%	530 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (6.5%)	68.5	433^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	70.9%		74.9	325^th of 1470 public elementary schools	77.9%	108			39.1	64.9				47.4	57.0								$12,614	$1,343	$11,271
Sandy Knoll School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 N 6th St	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 225-4281	315	25	12.5	34.3%	268 (85.1%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.6%)	7 (2.2%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.3%)	87.8	153^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	89.7%		83.5	203^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	86.2%	50			68.0	55.7	70.7			80.0	50.8	70.7			70.7		42.5		$14,504	$1,731	$12,773
Graveraet Elementary School	Public	K-5	611 N Front St	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 225-4302	287	18	15.6	32.8%	246 (85.7%)	5 (1.7%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.6%)	78.7	269^th of 1486 public elementary schools	81.9%		72.5	357^th of 1470 public elementary schools	75.7%	88			46.0	54.7	73.8			42.9	52.8	57.1			73.8		57.1		$14,260	$1,608	$12,652
Birchview School	Public	PK, KG-4	663 Poplar St	Ishpeming	49849	Marquette County	Ishpeming Public School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 485-6341	245	20	12.3	62.4%	210 (85.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (11.8%)	37.9	886^th of 1486 public elementary schools	40.4%		19.9	1154^th of 1470 public elementary schools	21.5%	268			27.9	51.2				39.5	19.0								$13,480	$2,531	$10,949
Aspen Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	350 Aspen Ridge School Rd	Ishpeming	49849	Marquette County	NICE Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 485-3175	737	53	13.9	39.6%	700 (95.0%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	12 (1.6%)	62.3	522^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	64.9%		53.2	641^st of 1470 public elementary schools	56.4%	119	75.0	42.2	48.6	69.7	44.3	33.7	32.9	55.4	53.9	34.2	22.9	23.5	50.6	53.5	26.6	42.3	$14,258	$1,109	$13,149

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Is George D Gilbert Elementary School a good school?

George D Gilbert Elementary School ranks 670^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Gwinn Area Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of George D Gilbert Elementary School?

Students at George D Gilbert Elementary School are 88% White, 10% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended George D Gilbert Elementary School.

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