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#2383 of 3,192 schools in MI
Wacousta Elementary School
Elementary School · Grand Ledge Public Schools · Eagle, MI
A Grand Ledge Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9135 WEST HERBISON RD, Eagle, MI 48822
- Math 42% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wacousta Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wacousta 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,429
Median home value
$282,900
Median rent
$1,332/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
93.4%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48822; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 5.0 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Delta Center Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | Not available | 534 | Compare → |
| Eaton County Youth FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | Not available | 26 | Compare → |
| Tc Holbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | Not available | 457 | 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.
Grand Ledge Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wacousta Elementary School is listed in Grand Ledge Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wacousta Elementary School
Wacousta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eagle, MI, part of Grand Ledge Public Schools, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,383 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wacousta Elementary School
What grades does Wacousta Elementary School serve?
Wacousta Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Wacousta Elementary School?
Wacousta Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wacousta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wacousta Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wacousta Elementary School rank in MI?
Wacousta Elementary School ranks #2,383 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wacousta Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wacousta Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Wacousta Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wacousta Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wacousta Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wacousta Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wacousta Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wacousta Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wacousta Elementary School?
29.8% of students at Wacousta 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (517) 925-5940
- Area population (ZIP 48822)
- 2,410
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 48822; 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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