Excellent
#275 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Winn Elementary School
Elementary School · Shepherd Public Schools · Winn, MI
A Shepherd Public Schools elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 338, Winn, MI 48896
- Math 76% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 70% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winn Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
47.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Winn 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average338/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,909
Median home value
$178,700
College educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48896; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Shepherd Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 560 | 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.
Shepherd Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winn Elementary School is listed in Shepherd Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winn Elementary School
Winn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Winn, MI, part of Shepherd Public Schools, serving approximately 222 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winn Elementary School
What grades does Winn Elementary School serve?
Winn Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Winn Elementary School?
Winn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winn Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winn Elementary School rank in MI?
Winn Elementary School ranks #275 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Winn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Winn Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winn Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winn Elementary School a charter school?
No, Winn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Winn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winn Elementary School?
47.7% of students at Winn 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Isabella County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.7%
- Phone
- (989) 866-2250
- Area population (ZIP 48896)
- 218
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 48896; 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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