WalkerWinter Elementary School

Wayne-Westland Community School District

405 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

WalkerWinter Elementary School, located on Michigan Avenue in Canton, Michigan, is a key component of the Wayne-Westland Community School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it strives to foster strong partnerships between teachers, students, and local families to ensure that children have the resources necessary to thrive as they transition through their primary education years.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular activities and support services. By utilizing the resources provided through the Wayne-Westland district, WalkerWinter encourages a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s ongoing initiatives, event calendars, and academic updates through the district’s official website, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

405

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WalkerWinter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	46
Black	99
Asian	16
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
220 (54.3 %)
Black
99 (24.4 %)
Hispanic
46 (11.4 %)
Two or More
22 (5.4 %)
Asian
16 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne-Westland Community School District
Phone:	(734)419-2780
Website:	http://wwcsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 76