Voyager Elementary School

1450 Byron Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Voyager Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : Voyager Elementary School serves the northern part of Howell, MI, covering an area of approximately 44.4 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Voyager Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Voyager Elementary School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

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School Calendar

School Rankings

Voyager Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Voyager Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#804 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

45%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

55%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

Hispanic
3%
9%

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White
94%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
6%
0.12

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

(22-23)
21.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Voyager Elementary School's ranking?
Voyager Elementary School is ranked #804 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Voyager Elementary School often compared to?
Voyager Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Voyager Elementary School?
517 students attend Voyager Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Voyager Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Voyager Elementary School?
Voyager Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Voyager Elementary School offer ?
Voyager Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Voyager Elementary School part of?
Voyager Elementary School is part of Howell School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : Voyager Elementary School serves the northern part of Howell, MI, covering an area of approximately 44.4 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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