Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Newaygo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Newaygo Elementary School's student population of 576 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 106% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Newaygo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newaygo Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2126 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Newaygo Elementary School is ranked #2126 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Newaygo Elementary School often compared to?
Newaygo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School, Pathfinder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Newaygo Elementary School?
576 students attend Newaygo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Newaygo Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newaygo Elementary School?
Newaygo Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newaygo Elementary School offer ?
Newaygo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newaygo Elementary School part of?
Newaygo Elementary School is part of Newaygo Public School District.
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