- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, MI
Walkerwinter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walkerwinter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001503902
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walkerwinter Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walkerwinter Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walkerwinter Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Walkerwinter Elementary School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 260001503902 · Canton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 18:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
Walkerwinter Elementary School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Walkerwinter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- This school 377
Walkerwinter Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Walkerwinter Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walkerwinter Elementary School compares
Walkerwinter Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
African American 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Walkerwinter Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walkerwinter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walkerwinter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Canton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walkerwinter Elementary School
How many students attend Walkerwinter Elementary School?
Walkerwinter Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walkerwinter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walkerwinter Elementary School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walkerwinter Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Walkerwinter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walkerwinter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walkerwinter Elementary School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Canton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walkerwinter Elementary School?
Walkerwinter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walkerwinter Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Walkerwinter Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Canton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Walkerwinter Elementary School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.