Williamston Explorer Elementary School

www.gowcs.net

408 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Williamston Explorer Elementary School, located at 416 Highland Street in Williamston, Michigan, is a key component of the Williamston Community Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational educational experience focused on academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its commitment to excellence, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help children build strong core skills while fostering curiosity and a love for learning.

The school operates with a focus on preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional academics and community engagement. By maintaining a connection to the broader Williamston Community Schools network, Explorer Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum and district-wide resources that prioritize student achievement. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, mission, or administrative updates can find detailed information on their official district website at http://www.gowcs.net.

408

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williamston Explorer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	20
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
360 (88.2 %)
Two or More
23 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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)655-2174
Website:	http://www.gowcs.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 3 116

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 160