Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walkerwinter 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 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walker-Winter Elementary School serves the west part of Canton, MI, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walkerwinter Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
377 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walkerwinter 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 Walkerwinter Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1839 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
34%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
47%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walkerwinter Elementary School's ranking?
Walkerwinter Elementary School is ranked #1839 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Walkerwinter Elementary School often compared to?
Walkerwinter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pd Graham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Walkerwinter Elementary School?
377 students attend Walkerwinter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Walkerwinter Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Walkerwinter Elementary School?
Walkerwinter Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Walkerwinter Elementary School offer ?
Walkerwinter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walkerwinter Elementary School part of?
Walkerwinter Elementary School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
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