Winchell Elementary School

Winchell Elementary School serves 491 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Kalamazoo, Michigan. With 26 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1, providing students with reasonable access to individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide at #633 out of 3,204 Michigan elementary schools.

Students show solid proficiency in core subjects, with 63% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and 57% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics. Winchell Elementary is situated in a well-educated community where 56% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $64,963. The neighborhood's median home value of $196,800 reflects a stable residential area, though 15.1% of families face economic challenges.

Located on Winchell Avenue in this small city of Kalamazoo County, the school serves a diverse ZIP code area home to over 16,000 residents. The combination of strong academic results and an educated community creates an environment where students can thrive academically while benefiting from the resources and stability of their Kalamazoo neighborhood.