Serving 379 students in grades 1-4, Winans Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winans Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Winans Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winans Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2438 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
25%
9%
Black
31%
18%
White
27%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winans Elementary School's ranking?
Winans Elementary School is ranked #2438 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Winans Elementary School often compared to?
Winans Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Winans Elementary School?
379 students attend Winans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Winans Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winans Elementary School?
Winans Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winans Elementary School offer ?
Winans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winans Elementary School part of?
Winans Elementary School is part of Waverly Community Schools.
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