Wacousta Elementary School
Tel:
(517)925-5940
- Wacousta Elementary School serves 528 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Wacousta Elementary School's student population of 528 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 528 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wacousta Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wacousta Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #888 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Ledge Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wacousta Elementary School is Grand Ledge High School (6.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Leon W. Hayes Middle School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Willow Ridge Elementary School (5.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Ledge Willow Ridge Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 493 students
5.2 miles
12840 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517)925-5775 5.2 1-6 493 - Grand Ledge Leon W. Hayes Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 824 students
5.4 miles
12620 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517)925-5680 5.4 7-8 824 - Grand Ledge T.c. Holbrook Grades: Inquire with school
5.7 miles
615 Jones St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517)925-5640 5.7 Inquire with school n/a - Dewitt Schavey Road Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 477 students
5.9 miles
1721 Schavey Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517)668-3500 5.9 K-2 477 - Grand Ledge Grand Ledge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1768 students
6.0 miles
820 Spring St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517)925-5815 6.0 9-12 1768
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