- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Winans Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 263552007161 · Lansing, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 13.1:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly Senior High School (987 students)
Winans Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Winans Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly Senior
Waverly Senior High School
987 students
- Waverly Middle
Waverly Middle School
451 students
- East Intermedi
East Intermediate School
429 students
- This school 392
Winans Elementary School
392 students
- Elmwood Elemen 379
Elmwood Elementary School
379 students
- Meryl S Colt E 184
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
184 students
What this shows Winans Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winans Elementary School compares
Winans Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Waverly Community Schools reports $15,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~392 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.