Workman Elementary School

250 N Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 689 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Workman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Workman Elementary School's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Workman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Workman Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#420 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
54%
35%
62%
45%
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Workman Elementary School's ranking?
Workman Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Workman Elementary School often compared to?
Workman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achieve Charter Academy, Dodson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Workman Elementary School?
689 students attend Workman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Workman Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Workman Elementary School?
Workman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Workman Elementary School offer ?
Workman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Workman Elementary School part of?
Workman Elementary School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
10 10 10 I also had this teacher named ms lozzte it was the best. love Christian Bates.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - christian bates

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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