Williamston Discovery Elementary School

www.gowcs.net

425 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

425

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williamston Discovery Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
370 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.1 %)
Two or More
26 (6.1 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Williamston Community Schools
Phone:	(517)655-2855
Website:	http://www.gowcs.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 167

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 127