WILLIAMSTON DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Williamston Discovery Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Williamston Community Schools school district, located in WILLIAMSTON, MI with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Williamston Discovery Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Williamston Discovery Elementary School, located at 350 Highland Street in Williamston, Michigan, is a cornerstone of the Williamston Community Schools district. The school serves the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on early elementary education, and is known for providing a nurturing and student-centered environment. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to create a strong academic base while fostering a sense of community among its students, families, and staff.

As part of a district recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, Discovery Elementary benefits from a collaborative educational approach that encourages curiosity and discovery-based learning. The school leverages its affiliation with the broader Williamston Community Schools network to offer a comprehensive curriculum and resources that prepare students for success as they transition to higher grade levels. For more information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative contact details, visitors can refer to the district’s official website at http://www.gowcs.net.

For more information, contact Williamston Discovery Elementary School at (517) 655-2855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

350 HIGHLAND ST
WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895-1131
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WILLIAMSTON DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WILLIAMSTON, MI with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
425
Teachers:
22.59
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 425 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAMSTON DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
Two or more races
4.0%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.