Very Good
#685 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
Elementary School · Williamston Community Schools · Williamston, MI
A Williamston Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
350 HIGHLAND ST, Williamston, MI 48895
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williamston Discovery 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average319/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamston), 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
$100,565
Median home value
$272,500
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Memorial Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Williamston Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williamston Discovery Elementary School is listed in Williamston Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamston Discovery Elementary School
Williamston Discovery Elementary School is a public elementary school in Williamston, MI, part of Williamston Community Schools, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williamston Discovery Elementary School
What grades does Williamston Discovery Elementary School serve?
Williamston Discovery Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
Williamston Discovery Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamston Discovery Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williamston Discovery Elementary School rank in MI?
Williamston Discovery Elementary School ranks #685 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Williamston Discovery Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamston Discovery Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Williamston Discovery Elementary School a charter school?
No, Williamston Discovery Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williamston Discovery Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Williamston Discovery Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Williamston Discovery 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (517) 655-2855
- Area population (ZIP 48895)
- 11,294
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 48895; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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