Enrollment
392
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
Winans Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Winans Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263552007161
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winans Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Winans Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winans Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Waverly Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263552007161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winans Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winans Elementary School
Winans Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 392 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 643 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #241.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lansing's elementary schools, it stands alongside Attwood School (426 students): Winans Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 32.8:1).
Waverly Community Schools also operates Waverly Senior High School (987 students) and Waverly Middle School (451 students) alongside Winans Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winans Elementary School compares
Winans Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$14,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 31.4%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 13.0%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Winans Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly Community Schools, which includes Winans Elementary School.
$14,200
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 48.8%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Winans Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winans Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winans Elementary School
How many students attend Winans Elementary School?
Winans Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winans Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winans Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winans Elementary School?
62.2% of students at Winans Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winans Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Winans Elementary School is African American at 31.4% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winans Elementary School?
Winans Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winans Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Winans Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lansing, 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 Lansing on the city page.
Is Winans Elementary School a good school?
Winans Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Waverly Community Schools?
Besides Winans Elementary School, Waverly Community Schools also operates Waverly Senior High School (987 students), Waverly Middle School (451 students), and East Intermediate School (429 students). See the Waverly Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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