Very Good
#631 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
Elementary School · Williamston Community Schools · Williamston, MI
A Williamston Community Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
416 HIGHLAND ST, Williamston, MI 48895
- Math 55% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 60% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williamston Explorer Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williamston Explorer 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
- #1 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 Explorer Elementary School is listed in Williamston Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamston Explorer Elementary School
Williamston Explorer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Williamston, MI, part of Williamston Community Schools, serving approximately 375 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #631 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williamston Explorer Elementary School
What grades does Williamston Explorer Elementary School serve?
Williamston Explorer Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Williamston Explorer Elementary School?
Williamston Explorer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamston Explorer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamston Explorer Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williamston Explorer Elementary School rank in MI?
Williamston Explorer Elementary School ranks #631 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Williamston Explorer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamston Explorer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Williamston Explorer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamston Explorer Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Williamston Explorer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Williamston Explorer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williamston Explorer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Williamston Explorer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamston Explorer Elementary School?
23.5% of students at Williamston Explorer 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (517) 655-2174
- 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.
- 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 48895; 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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