Winans Elementary School

www.waverlycommunityschools.net/our-schools/winans-elementary-school/

384 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Winans Elementary School, located in Lansing, Michigan, is a dedicated learning community committed to the academic and personal growth of its students. Serving the Waverly Community Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its active partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, Winans Elementary encourages students to engage deeply with their education while building social-emotional skills. Its location on West Michigan Avenue serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, maintaining a strong focus on student achievement, safety, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning.

384

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winans Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	21
Black	136
Asian	12
Two or More	59
American Indian	3

White
153 (39.8 %)
Black
136 (35.4 %)
Two or More
59 (15.4 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.5 %)
Asian
12 (3.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Waverly Community Schools
Phone:	(517)321-2371
Website:	http://www.waverlycommunityschools.net/our-schools/winans-elementary-school/
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 104