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Wacousta Elementary School

9135 W Herbison Rd
Eagle, MI 48822
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wacousta Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wacousta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wacousta Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wacousta Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wacousta Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1337 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wacousta Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wacousta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wacousta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wacousta Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wacousta Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wacousta Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wacousta Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wacousta Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wacousta Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wacousta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wacousta Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Wacousta Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wacousta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wacousta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wacousta Elementary School's ranking?
Wacousta Elementary School is ranked #1337 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wacousta Elementary School often compared to?
Wacousta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wacousta Elementary School?
431 students attend Wacousta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wacousta Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wacousta Elementary School?
Wacousta Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wacousta Elementary School offer ?
Wacousta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wacousta Elementary School part of?
Wacousta Elementary School is part of Grand Ledge School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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