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Gobles Elementary School

Summary:

Gobles Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 359 students in grades PK-5 in Gobles, Michigan. The school is part of the Bloomingdale Public School District, which is ranked 331 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gobles Elementary School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.34%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 67.52% to 91.23% white students. Academically, the school generally performs better than the state average on M-Step assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 55.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44%. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.6% in 2020-2021 to 33.5% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

When compared to nearby schools, Gobles Elementary School generally outperforms Bloomingdale Elementary School and Pine Trails Elementary School on academic measures, but lags behind the higher-performing Mattawan Later Elementary School and Alamo Elementary School. Additionally, Gobles Elementary School's performance on the M-Step assessments varies significantly by student subgroup, with white students performing in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, while low-socioeconomic status students perform in the top quarter.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 409 N State St
       Gobles, MI  49055-9717

(269) 628-9445

District: Gobles Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
668th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,959 Help


Students who attend Gobles Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Gobles High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Hispanic:
11.2%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gobles Elementary School ranks better than 55% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.67. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), Hispanic (11.2%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gobles Elementary School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gobles Elementary School is $10,959.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gobles Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gobles Elementary School 668th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Gobles Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gobles Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gobles Public School District 331st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gobles Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gobles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.19 666th 1545 56.9%
2007 48.70 1026th 1565 34.4%
2008 49.34 1045th 1577 33.7%
2009 58.59 827th 1589 48.0%
2010 54.87 972nd 1552 37.4%
2011 65.65 605th 1552 61.0%
2012 47.47 892nd 1566 43.0%
2013 59.89 637th 1563 59.2%
2014 57.21 695th 1533 54.7%
2015 55.12 709th 1580 55.1%
2016 65.13 503rd 1548 67.5%
2017 75.72 270th 1466 81.6%
2018 77.01 326th 1448 77.5%
2019 56.34 573rd 1408 59.3%
2021 47.83 544th 1153 52.8%
2022 57.37 524th 1344 61.0%
2023 48.40 715th 1470 51.4%
2024 52.67 668th 1486 55.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gobles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.08 87th 1397 93.8%
2019 66.34 289th 1134 74.5%
2021 82.45 54th 749 92.8%
2022 59.50 380th 1099 65.4%
2023 59.72 450th 1350 66.7%
2024 66.23 343rd 1381 75.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Gobles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.32 302nd 1443 79.1%
2019 52.10 535th 1171 54.3%
2021 50.09 414th 902 54.1%
2022 50.13 527th 1106 52.4%
2023 49.13 615th 1321 53.4%
2024 57.71 504th 1342 62.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Gobles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.04 373rd 1446 74.2%
2019 50.00 583rd 1196 51.3%
2021 63.15 284th 915 69.0%
2022 62.19 385th 1139 66.2%
2023 37.87 816th 1334 38.8%
2024 45.45 697th 1347 48.3%
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Rank History for White students at Gobles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.17 373rd 1253 70.2%
2019 43.96 643rd 1128 43.0%
2021 43.64 548th 1005 45.5%
2022 52.61 514th 1102 53.4%
2023 33.13 822nd 1198 31.4%
2024 38.46 745th 1204 38.1%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gobles Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 490 9 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1989 506 9 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 490 3 4 11 1 n/a n/a 10 519
1991 477 6 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 465 5 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 477
1993 449 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 517 2 5 8 6 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 464 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 464 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 462 2 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1998 479 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 481 3 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 471 16 11 23 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2001 444 4 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 433 8 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2003 433 8 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2004 429 8 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 511 13 3 4 7 n/a n/a 0 538
2006 470 14 3 6 7 n/a n/a 0 500
2007 497 16 2 13 8 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 479 5 1 9 2 n/a n/a 18 514
2009 477 4 3 16 1 n/a n/a 12 513
2010 478 2 2 17 5 n/a n/a 7 511
2011 452 2 2 15 0 1 17 0 489
2012 394 3 2 14 0 0 12 0 425
2013 400 1 2 14 0 0 14 0 431
2014 337 1 1 13 0 0 15 0 367
2015 327 0 1 20 0 0 15 0 363
2016 339 0 0 30 0 0 22 0 391
2017 329 2 0 26 0 0 24 0 381
2018 319 1 0 29 0 0 27 0 376
2019 301 1 0 38 0 0 26 0 366
2020 305 3 0 48 0 0 26 0 382
2021 229 3 0 27 0 0 17 0 276
2022 292 5 0 42 0 0 22 0 361
2023 292 3 2 41 0 0 21 0 359
2024 297 5 0 42 0 0 30 0 374

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 Gobles Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 505 n/a n/a n/a
1989 525 n/a n/a 13.5
1990 519 28.0 18.5 15.8
1991 492 n/a n/a n/a
1992 477 n/a n/a 23.3
1993 458 n/a 0.0 23.8
1994 538 19.0 28.3 15.2
1995 468 23.5 19.9 19.4
1996 468 23.5 19.9 19.4
1997 470 25.0 18.8 19.4
1998 488 25.0 19.5 19.3
1999 490 25.0 19.6 23.5
2000 523 24.5 21.3 27.9
2001 468 26.2 17.9 31.2
2002 453 25.9 17.5 31.1
2003 453 25.9 17.5 31.1
2004 449 24.8 18.1 30.1
2005 538 28.8 18.7 32.9
2006 500 28.4 17.6 38
2007 536 27.4 19.6 41
2008 514 28.4 18.1 40.5
2009 513 31.4 16.3 44.5
2010 511 28.8 17.7 53.6
2011 489 26.8 18.2 49.1
2012 425 25.0 17.0 55.5
2013 431 23.7 18.1 55.9
2014 367 22.2 16.5 55
2015 363 21.0 17.2 54
2016 391 23.0 17.0 55.5
2017 381 25.2 15.1 57.7
2018 376 24.0 15.6 63
2019 366 22.7 16.1 66.7
2020 382 20.3 18.8 65.2
2021 276 18.4 15.0 44.2
2022 361 19.0 19.0 58.4
2023 359 19.0 18.8 59.9
2024 374 20.8 17.9 63.6

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 Gobles Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 505 n/a n/a n/a
1989 525 n/a n/a 13.5
1990 519 28.0 18.5 15.8
1991 492 n/a n/a n/a
1992 477 n/a n/a 23.3
1993 458 n/a 0.0 23.8
1994 538 19.0 28.3 15.2
1995 468 23.5 19.9 19.4
1996 468 23.5 19.9 19.4
1997 470 25.0 18.8 19.4
1998 488 25.0 19.5 19.3
1999 490 25.0 19.6 23.5
2000 523 24.5 21.3 27.9
2001 468 26.2 17.9 31.2
2002 453 25.9 17.5 31.1
2003 453 25.9 17.5 31.1
2004 449 24.8 18.1 30.1
2005 538 28.8 18.7 32.9
2006 500 28.4 17.6 38
2007 536 27.4 19.6 41
2008 514 28.4 18.1 40.5
2009 513 31.4 16.3 44.5
2010 511 28.8 17.7 53.6
2011 489 26.8 18.2 49.1
2012 425 25.0 17.0 55.5
2013 431 23.7 18.1 55.9
2014 367 22.2 16.5 55
2015 363 21.0 17.2 54
2016 391 23.0 17.0 55.5
2017 381 25.2 15.1 57.7
2018 376 24.0 15.6 63
2019 366 22.7 16.1 66.7
2020 382 20.3 18.8 65.2
2021 276 18.4 15.0 44.2
2022 361 19.0 19.0 58.4
2023 359 19.0 18.8 59.9
2024 374 20.8 17.9 63.6

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 Gobles Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,055 (12.0%) $7,736 (88.0%) $8,791
2020 $1,118 (13.1%) $7,412 (86.9%) $8,530
2021 $1,442 (12.0%) $10,580 (88.0%) $12,022
2022 $4,335 (43.9%) $5,534 (56.1%) $9,869
2023 $1,822 (16.6%) $9,137 (83.4%) $10,959

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gobles 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 573rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 715th of 1470 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gobles Elementary School)32.140
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gobles Public School District)32.140
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Gobles Elementary School)44.635
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Gobles Public School District)44.635
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gobles Elementary School)53.153.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gobles Public School District)53.153.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Gobles Elementary School)65.651.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Gobles Public School District)65.651.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gobles Elementary School)54.250
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gobles Public School District)54.251.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Gobles Elementary School)38.319
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Gobles Public School District)38.318.5
 19.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Gobles Elementary School)23.315.9
 7.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Gobles Public School District)23.315.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students366359
 1.9%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic3841
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White301292
 3%
Two or More Races2621
 19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%59.9%
 6.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gobles Elementary School

Gobles Elementary School ranks 668th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Gobles Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Gobles High School

Students at Gobles Elementary School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Gobles Elementary School.


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