Very Good
#866 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 27% in state
Winchell Elementary School
Elementary School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2316 Winchell Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
- Math 55% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winchell Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Winchell 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalamazoo), 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
$67,339
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Kazoo SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Arcadia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Gagie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 191 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #2 of 25
- District spending per student
- $16,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winchell Elementary School is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winchell Elementary School
Winchell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #866 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winchell Elementary School
What grades does Winchell Elementary School serve?
Winchell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Winchell Elementary School?
Winchell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winchell Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winchell Elementary School rank in MI?
Winchell Elementary School ranks #866 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Winchell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winchell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Winchell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winchell Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winchell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Winchell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winchell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Winchell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winchell Elementary School?
40.7% of students at Winchell 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (269) 337-0780
- Area population (ZIP 49008)
- 16,488
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 49008; 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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