Very Good
#991 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Walkerwinter Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne-westland Community School District · Canton, MI
A Wayne-westland Community School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
39932 MICHIGAN AVE, Canton, MI 48188
- Math 36% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 38% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walkerwinter Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Walkerwinter 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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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
$118,037
Median home value
$356,700
Median rent
$1,536/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48188; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Crescent Academy InternationalPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| School House Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Pd Graham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne-westland Community School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $22,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walkerwinter Elementary School is listed in Wayne-Westland Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walkerwinter Elementary School
Walkerwinter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, MI, part of Wayne-westland Community School District, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #991 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walkerwinter Elementary School
What grades does Walkerwinter Elementary School serve?
Walkerwinter Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walkerwinter Elementary School?
Walkerwinter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walkerwinter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walkerwinter Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walkerwinter Elementary School rank in MI?
Walkerwinter Elementary School ranks #991 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Walkerwinter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walkerwinter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Walkerwinter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walkerwinter Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walkerwinter Elementary School a charter school?
No, Walkerwinter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walkerwinter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Walkerwinter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walkerwinter Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Walkerwinter 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (734) 419-2780
- Area population (ZIP 48188)
- 45,522
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 48188; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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