Below Average
#2822 of 3,192 schools in MI
Townsend Elementary School
Elementary School · Vandercook Lake Public Schools · Jackson, MI
A Vandercook Lake Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1005 FLOYD AVE, Jackson, MI 49203
- Math 18% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Townsend Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Townsend Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,689
Median home value
$150,900
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandercook Lake Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| John R Lewis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Sharp Park AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Townsend Elementary School is listed in Vandercook Lake Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Townsend Elementary School
Townsend Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MI, part of Vandercook Lake Public Schools, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,822 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Townsend Elementary School
What grades does Townsend Elementary School serve?
Townsend Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Townsend Elementary School?
Townsend Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Townsend Elementary School rank in MI?
Townsend Elementary School ranks #2,822 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Townsend Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Townsend Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Townsend Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Townsend Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Townsend Elementary School a charter school?
No, Townsend Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Townsend Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Townsend Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Townsend Elementary School?
86.7% of students at Townsend Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (517) 782-9044
- Area population (ZIP 49203)
- 36,520
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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