WalkerWinter Elementary School

Summary:

WalkerWinter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, Michigan, serving 405 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Wayne-Westland Community School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While WalkerWinter has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 459 out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,052 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. This decline is reflected in the school's 1-star rating. WalkerWinter's African American students perform relatively well, ranking 170 out of 348 Michigan elementary schools, but the school's low socioeconomic status students rank 1,064 out of 1,381, indicating a significant achievement gap. The school has also experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.6% in 2020-2021 to 45.8% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Eriksson Elementary and South Canton Scholars Charter Academy.

Despite the increase in spending per student at WalkerWinter, from $11,518 in 2019-2020 to $21,654 in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step assessments remain consistently lower than the district and state averages, particularly in math and social studies. While the school's diverse student population and the relatively strong performance of its African American students suggest potential for improvement, the significant challenges it faces, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic barriers, will need to be addressed to ensure that all students at WalkerWinter receive a quality education.


Detail:

Public K-5

 39932 Michigan Ave
       Canton, MI  48188-2902


(734) 419-2780

District: Wayne-Westland Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1052nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,654 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.3%
African American:
24.4%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.7% Help


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Compare Details WalkerWinter Elementary School ranks worse than 70.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.08. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.3%), African American (24.4%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at WalkerWinter Elementary School is 18.9. 8 elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at WalkerWinter Elementary School is $21,654. 6 elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

WalkerWinter Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks WalkerWinter Elementary School 1052nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See WalkerWinter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wayne-Westland Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne-Westland Community School District 546th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for WalkerWinter Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at WalkerWinter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.10 379th 1545 75.5%
2007 65.37 575th 1565 63.3%
2008 57.49 834th 1577 47.1%
2009 43.75 1166th 1589 26.6%
2010 51.49 1032nd 1552 33.5%
2011 49.71 999th 1552 35.6%
2012 36.50 1112th 1566 29.0%
2013 41.60 1001st 1563 36.0%
2014 60.34 636th 1533 58.5%
2015 66.62 505th 1580 68.0%
2016 39.58 960th 1548 38.0%
2017 32.69 988th 1466 32.6%
2018 49.79 797th 1448 45.0%
2019 63.91 459th 1408 67.4%
2021 46.29 571st 1153 50.5%
2022 41.31 741st 1344 44.9%
2023 34.62 922nd 1470 37.3%
2024 28.08 1052nd 1486 29.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at WalkerWinter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.63 771st 1397 44.8%
2019 66.02 292nd 1134 74.3%
2021 51.62 326th 749 56.5%
2022 36.50 709th 1099 35.5%
2023 28.89 977th 1350 27.6%
2024 25.68 1064th 1381 23.0%
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Rank History for Female students at WalkerWinter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.63 563rd 1443 61.0%
2019 57.32 468th 1171 60.0%
2021 40.23 533rd 902 40.9%
2022 33.49 744th 1106 32.7%
2023 28.65 928th 1321 29.8%
2024 27.86 990th 1342 26.2%
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Rank History for Male students at WalkerWinter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.05 939th 1446 35.1%
2019 63.38 389th 1196 67.5%
2021 39.92 536th 915 41.4%
2022 35.41 733rd 1139 35.6%
2023 30.11 925th 1334 30.7%
2024 20.00 1087th 1347 19.3%
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Rank History for African American students at WalkerWinter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.23 139th 475 70.7%
2022 73.34 27th 158 82.9%
2023 42.63 161st 321 49.8%
2024 42.80 170th 348 51.1%
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Rank History for White students at WalkerWinter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.22 655th 1253 47.7%
2019 47.33 589th 1128 47.8%
2021 45.51 524th 1005 47.9%
2022 42.11 637th 1102 42.2%
2023 42.89 691st 1198 42.3%
2024 37.61 758th 1204 37.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Open Quote Walker-Winter is a fantastic school! My daughter is just finishing kindergarten in the district's TAG (Talented and Gifted) program, which is a K-12 standalone classroom for accelerated learners. This year's TAG kindergarten only had 16 (!!) kids! Where do you find that kind of class size outside of a private school? Walker-Winter! I can't speak to the regular classroom experience, but the TAG curriculum is highly individualized based on the needs of the child. My daughter is now working at a second-grade level, and the school year isn't even over. She loves going to the school and is highly engaged and challenged to put in her best effort. The teachers and staff are great about communicating with parents, and the principal runs a tight ship! The kids adore her. The school's Lifelong Guidelines reinforce the good citizenship skills our kids will need to participate successfully in society. We looked at many different school options for our gifted daughter - including St. Mary's of Wayne, Emerson in Ann Arbor, and various Canton charter schools - and I am so glad we chose Walker-Winter! I couldn't ask for a better educational experience. Close Quote



Enrollment information for WalkerWinter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 375 10 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1989 412 12 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1990 420 11 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 421 7 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1992 426 12 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1993 431 11 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 397 16 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1995 384 17 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1996 384 17 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1997 400 25 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1998 431 35 6 2 6 n/a n/a 0 480
1999 420 24 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 407 31 5 5 5 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 397 36 6 10 4 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 321 40 8 14 6 n/a n/a 0 389
2003 321 40 8 14 6 n/a n/a 0 389
2004 312 34 11 19 5 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 258 31 13 16 3 n/a n/a 0 321
2006 254 42 17 18 3 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 262 71 19 23 5 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 280 87 24 28 5 n/a n/a 1 425
2009 271 85 14 35 3 n/a n/a 1 409
2010 273 88 19 43 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2011 255 108 22 39 1 0 13 0 438
2012 222 90 16 29 1 0 15 0 373
2013 205 85 10 25 0 0 18 0 343
2014 278 103 10 24 0 1 18 0 434
2015 263 97 11 20 0 1 21 0 413
2016 228 82 9 25 1 1 20 0 366
2017 228 78 10 19 2 1 22 0 360
2018 206 84 8 22 1 2 32 0 355
2019 187 69 4 19 2 0 30 0 311
2020 256 101 5 25 3 0 35 0 425
2021 231 92 8 21 3 0 26 0 381
2022 206 93 8 17 3 0 19 0 346
2023 220 99 16 46 2 0 22 0 405

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at WalkerWinter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 n/a n/a n/a
1989 433 n/a n/a 13.4
1990 438 25.0 17.5 14.6
1991 439 n/a n/a n/a
1992 449 n/a n/a 20.7
1993 451 n/a 0.0 20.4
1994 424 19.3 22.0 17
1995 414 16.3 25.4 18.6
1996 414 16.3 25.4 18.6
1997 438 18.0 24.3 24.2
1998 480 20.0 24.0 30.2
1999 454 20.0 22.7 22
2000 453 19.0 23.8 33.8
2001 453 19.7 23.0 35.8
2002 389 21.4 18.2 36.2
2003 389 21.4 18.2 36.2
2004 381 20.9 18.2 37.8
2005 321 20.5 15.7 42.7
2006 334 17.5 19.1 41.6
2007 380 24.5 15.5 48.4
2008 425 20.2 21.0 46.2
2009 409 21.8 18.8 54.2
2010 424 21.2 20.0 55.7
2011 438 24.0 18.2 56.8
2012 373 22.6 16.5 62.5
2013 343 19.8 17.3 67.6
2014 434 22.0 19.7 58.5
2015 413 25.0 16.5 59.3
2016 366 23.0 15.9 52.2
2017 360 20.5 17.5 50.6
2018 355 21.4 16.5 45.4
2019 311 19.4 16.0 47.6
2020 425 21.9 19.4 58.6
2021 381 21.1 18.0 60.4
2022 346 22.5 15.3 54.9
2023 405 21.4 18.9 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio WalkerWinter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 n/a n/a n/a
1989 433 n/a n/a 13.4
1990 438 25.0 17.5 14.6
1991 439 n/a n/a n/a
1992 449 n/a n/a 20.7
1993 451 n/a 0.0 20.4
1994 424 19.3 22.0 17
1995 414 16.3 25.4 18.6
1996 414 16.3 25.4 18.6
1997 438 18.0 24.3 24.2
1998 480 20.0 24.0 30.2
1999 454 20.0 22.7 22
2000 453 19.0 23.8 33.8
2001 453 19.7 23.0 35.8
2002 389 21.4 18.2 36.2
2003 389 21.4 18.2 36.2
2004 381 20.9 18.2 37.8
2005 321 20.5 15.7 42.7
2006 334 17.5 19.1 41.6
2007 380 24.5 15.5 48.4
2008 425 20.2 21.0 46.2
2009 409 21.8 18.8 54.2
2010 424 21.2 20.0 55.7
2011 438 24.0 18.2 56.8
2012 373 22.6 16.5 62.5
2013 343 19.8 17.3 67.6
2014 434 22.0 19.7 58.5
2015 413 25.0 16.5 59.3
2016 366 23.0 15.9 52.2
2017 360 20.5 17.5 50.6
2018 355 21.4 16.5 45.4
2019 311 19.4 16.0 47.6
2020 425 21.9 19.4 58.6
2021 381 21.1 18.0 60.4
2022 346 22.5 15.3 54.9
2023 405 21.4 18.9 65.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for WalkerWinter Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,234 (9.5%) $11,770 (90.5%) $13,004
2020 $845 (7.3%) $10,674 (92.7%) $11,518
2021 $2,038 (13.8%) $12,696 (86.2%) $14,735
2022 $1,594 (9.9%) $14,559 (90.1%) $16,153
2023 $2,821 (13.0%) $18,833 (87.0%) $21,654

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on WalkerWinter Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 459th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 922nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 30.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (WalkerWinter Elementary School)52.232.8
 19.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne-Westland Community School District)26.222.5
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (WalkerWinter Elementary School)60.927.9
 33%
   3rd Grade Math (Wayne-Westland Community School District)28.520.8
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (WalkerWinter Elementary School)57.733.8
 23.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne-Westland Community School District)27.922.6
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (WalkerWinter Elementary School)40.828.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Wayne-Westland Community School District)18.214.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students311405
 30.2%
African American6999
 43.5%
American Indian22
Asian416
 300%
Hispanic1946
 142.1%
Pacific Islander00
White187220
 17.6%
Two or More Races3022
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%65.7%
 18.1%


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Students at WalkerWinter Elementary School are 54% White, 24% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended WalkerWinter Elementary School.

WalkerWinter Elementary School ranks 1052nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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