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#2971 of 3,192 schools in MI
Winans Elementary School
Elementary School · Waverly Community Schools · Lansing, MI
A Waverly Community Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5401 W MICHIGAN AVE, Lansing, MI 48917
- Math 12% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winans Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Winans 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansing), 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
$73,259
Median home value
$211,300
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48917; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetech AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Elmwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 1–4 | 1.4 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Delta Center Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Windemere Park Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 612 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Waverly Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winans Elementary School is listed in Waverly Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winans Elementary School
Winans Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Waverly Community Schools, serving approximately 379 students in grades 1st-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,971 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winans Elementary School
What grades does Winans Elementary School serve?
Winans Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Winans Elementary School?
Winans Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winans Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winans Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winans Elementary School rank in MI?
Winans Elementary School ranks #2,971 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Winans Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winans Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Winans Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winans Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winans Elementary School a charter school?
No, Winans Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winans Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Winans Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winans Elementary School?
68.3% of students at Winans 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (517) 321-2371
- Area population (ZIP 48917)
- 32,029
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 48917; 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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