Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Townsend 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 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Townsend Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Jackson, MI, covering approximately 5.3 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Townsend Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe. Achieve. Soar.
School Rankings
Townsend 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 Townsend Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2431 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Townsend Elementary School's ranking?
Townsend Elementary School is ranked #2431 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Townsend Elementary School often compared to?
Townsend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunt Elementary School, Northwest Early 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 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Townsend Elementary School?
316 students attend Townsend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Townsend Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Townsend Elementary School?
Townsend Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Townsend Elementary School offer ?
Townsend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Townsend Elementary School part of?
Townsend Elementary School is part of Vandercook Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Townsend Elementary School located?
Townsend Elementary School is located in the Vandercook Lake neighborhood of Jackson, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Vandercook Lake.
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