Winn Elementary School

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Winn Elementary School ranks 392 nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Winn Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Shepherd, Michigan, serving 112 students in grades K-5. As part of the Shepherd Public Schools district, Winn Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with significantly higher scores in English Language Arts and Math compared to the averages.

Winn Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with over 92% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools. The school has also experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.5% to 15% over the past few years, which is an area of concern. However, Winn Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.51% to 34.82% over the past three school years, lower than many of the surrounding schools.

Winn Elementary School's strong academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in Michigan, is a testament to the quality of education it provides. While the school outperforms the nearby Shepherd Elementary School and other schools in the Mt. Pleasant City School District, some nearby schools, such as Beal City Elementary and Vestaburg Community Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

380 E Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883

(989) 866-2250

District: Shepherd Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
392^nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Students who attend Winn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Shepherd Middle School
High:	Shepherd High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 112

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winn Elementary School ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.98. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winn Elementary School is 16. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Winn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Winn Elementary School 392^nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Winn Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Shepherd Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Shepherd Public Schools 202^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Winn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	86.57	48^th	1545	96.9%
2007	85.31	72^nd	1565	95.4%
2008	80.86	179^th	1577	88.6%
2009	78.23	258^th	1589	83.8%
2010	77.36	235^th	1552	84.9%
2011	81.13	144^th	1552	90.7%
2012	89.87	87^th	1566	94.4%
2013	89.47	88^th	1563	94.4%
2014	79.72	254^th	1533	83.4%
2015	79.25	280^th	1580	82.3%
2016	75.89	313^th	1548	79.8%
2017	73.50	303^rd	1466	79.3%
2018	83.13	216^th	1448	85.1%
2019	89.13	102^nd	1408	92.8%
2021	77.38	205^th	1153	82.2%
2022	89.84	106^th	1344	92.1%
2023	92.95	65^th	1470	95.6%
2024	70.98	392^nd	1486	73.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.71	184^th	1381	86.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Winn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.38	695^th	1443	51.8%
2024	62.57	424^th	1342	68.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Winn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.01	123^rd	1446	91.5%
2024	70.78	344^th	1347	74.5%

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Rank History for White students at Winn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	72.46	308^th	1253	75.4%
2019	82.99	141^st	1128	87.5%
2021	72.66	219^th	1005	78.2%
2022	84.60	121^st	1102	89.0%
2023	87.18	107^th	1198	91.1%
2024	62.57	411^th	1204	65.9%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Winn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	145	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1989	141	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1990	167	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	169
1991	155	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	160
1992	154	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	159
1993	142	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	143
1994	141	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	144
1995	135	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	138
1996	135	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	138
1997	116	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	121
1998	108	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	114
1999	122	0	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	129
2000	125	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	130
2001	118	0	0	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	129
2002	124	0	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	134
2003	124	0	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	134
2004	124	1	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	134
2005	125	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2006	131	2	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	140
2007	144	2	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	150
2008	139	3	n/a	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	148
2009	131	4	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	138
2010	145	2	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	150
2011	136	1	0	2	2	0	5	0	146
2012	138	0	0	2	1	0	4	0	145
2013	139	2	2	1	0	0	3	0	147
2014	144	2	2	1	1	0	6	0	156
2015	135	2	0	4	1	0	5	0	147
2016	130	2	0	3	1	0	5	0	141
2017	131	2	0	3	1	0	6	0	143
2018	132	1	0	3	2	0	4	0	142
2019	126	1	0	2	2	0	5	0	136
2020	114	0	0	3	2	0	2	0	121
2021	113	0	0	2	1	0	1	0	117
2022	113	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	118
2023	104	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	112

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 Winn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	146	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	142	n/a	n/a	23.2
1990	169	9.0	18.7	21.3
1991	160	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	159	n/a	n/a	30.2
1993	143	n/a	0.0	29.4
1994	144	0.0	n/a	26.4
1995	138	6.5	21.2	29.7
1996	138	6.5	21.2	29.7
1997	121	7.0	17.3	25.6
1998	114	8.0	14.3	16.7
1999	129	7.0	18.4	19.4
2000	130	7.3	17.8	37.7
2001	129	7.5	17.2	31
2002	134	6.9	19.4	26.1
2003	134	6.9	19.4	26.1
2004	134	6.5	20.6	32.1
2005	133	7.5	17.7	30.8
2006	140	7.9	17.7	32.9
2007	150	7.5	20.0	30
2008	148	6.5	22.8	37.8
2009	138	6.7	20.6	29
2010	150	6.7	22.3	39.3
2011	146	7.7	18.8	37.7
2012	145	7.8	18.5	40
2013	147	8.2	17.8	34.7
2014	156	8.0	19.5	36.5
2015	147	8.0	18.3	32
2016	141	8.0	17.6	39
2017	143	8.0	17.8	35.7
2018	142	8.0	17.7	35.9
2019	136	8.0	17.0	36.8
2020	121	8.0	15.1	29.8
2021	117	8.0	14.6	32.5
2022	118	7.0	16.8	30.5
2023	112	7.0	16.0	34.8

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 Winn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	146	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	142	n/a	n/a	23.2
1990	169	9.0	18.7	21.3
1991	160	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	159	n/a	n/a	30.2
1993	143	n/a	0.0	29.4
1994	144	0.0	n/a	26.4
1995	138	6.5	21.2	29.7
1996	138	6.5	21.2	29.7
1997	121	7.0	17.3	25.6
1998	114	8.0	14.3	16.7
1999	129	7.0	18.4	19.4
2000	130	7.3	17.8	37.7
2001	129	7.5	17.2	31
2002	134	6.9	19.4	26.1
2003	134	6.9	19.4	26.1
2004	134	6.5	20.6	32.1
2005	133	7.5	17.7	30.8
2006	140	7.9	17.7	32.9
2007	150	7.5	20.0	30
2008	148	6.5	22.8	37.8
2009	138	6.7	20.6	29
2010	150	6.7	22.3	39.3
2011	146	7.7	18.8	37.7
2012	145	7.8	18.5	40
2013	147	8.2	17.8	34.7
2014	156	8.0	19.5	36.5
2015	147	8.0	18.3	32
2016	141	8.0	17.6	39
2017	143	8.0	17.8	35.7
2018	142	8.0	17.7	35.9
2019	136	8.0	17.0	36.8
2020	121	8.0	15.1	29.8
2021	117	8.0	14.6	32.5
2022	118	7.0	16.8	30.5
2023	112	7.0	16.0	34.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Winn Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$646 (5.5%)	$11,002 (94.5%)	$11,648
2020	$739 (5.6%)	$12,403 (94.4%)	$13,142
2021	$874 (6.5%)	$12,609 (93.5%)	$13,482
2022	$916 (6.5%)	$13,282 (93.5%)	$14,198
2023	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 65^th of 1470 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winn Elementary School)	70	62.5	7.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shepherd Public Schools)	44.1	46.1	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Winn Elementary School)	65	75	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shepherd Public Schools)	46.3	43	3.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Winn Elementary School)	55	81.3	26.3%
4th Grade Math (Shepherd Public Schools)	34.3	38.5	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winn Elementary School)	78.3	81.3	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shepherd Public Schools)	46.2	54.9	8.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Winn Elementary School)	73.9	75	1.1%
5th Grade Math (Shepherd Public Schools)	37.1	37.4	0.3%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	136	112	17.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	126	104	17.5%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.8%	34.8%	1.9%

Schools Near Winn Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Winn Elementary School	Public	K-5	380 E Blanchard Rd	Shepherd	48883	Isabella County	Shepherd Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 866-2250	112	7	16.0	34.8%	104 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	71	392^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	73.6%		92.9	65^th of 1470 public elementary schools	95.6%	327			21.7	65.5	67.6			41.3	69.0	61.8			70.6		32.4		$00	$00	$00
Vowles School	Public	PK, KG-2	1560 Watson Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2280	228	14	16.7	55.7%	172 (75.4%)	12 (5.3%)	15 (6.6%)	8 (3.5%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.6%)								(n/a)																	$15,100	$1,962	$13,139
Ganiard School	Public	PK, KG-2	101 S Adams St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2240	250	20	12.7	53.2%	197 (78.8%)	7 (2.8%)	22 (8.8%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)								(n/a)																	$16,652	$1,923	$14,729
Fancher School	Public	3-5	801 S Kinney Ave	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 775-2230	406	25	16.2	47.3%	318 (78.3%)	4 (1.0%)	18 (4.4%)	14 (3.4%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.9%)	44	782^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	47.4%		53.5	636^th of 1470 public elementary schools	56.7%	146			26.5	42.9	42.9			34.5	41.4	30.2			41.6		21.8		$13,748	$1,121	$12,627
Montabella Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1456 E North County Line Rd	Blanchard	49310	Isabella County	Montabella Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 427-5414	363	26	13.7	71.3%	314 (86.5%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (9.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	40.9	835^th of 1486 public elementary schools	43.8%		37	894^th of 1470 public elementary schools	39.2%	59			25.5	20.6	43.3			30.9	30.9	41.8			47.8		19.4		$14,810	$1,682	$13,128
Vestaburg Community Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	7100 Avenue B	Vestaburg	48891	Montcalm County	Vestaburg Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 268-5284	334	23	14.4	63.8%	311 (93.1%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	36.7	910^th of 1486 public elementary schools	38.8%		36.6	898^th of 1470 public elementary schools	38.9%	12			27.8	38.5	40.4	11.6		38.9	30.8	36.2			42.6		10.6		$13,791	$3,057	$10,734
Pullen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	251 S Brown St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2270	327	22	15.1	68.5%	207 (63.3%)	12 (3.7%)	35 (10.7%)	7 (2.1%)	22 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	42 (12.8%)								(n/a)																	$14,645	$1,963	$12,681
Renaissance Public School Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2797 S Isabella Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Renaissance Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(989) 773-9889	426	27	16.0	56.6%	306 (71.8%)	27 (6.3%)	10 (2.3%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (14.1%)	28.8	1038^th of 1486 public elementary schools	30.1%		25.2	1071^st of 1470 public elementary schools	27.1%	33	67.3	32.7	38.3	41.7	26.5	20.0	34.8	27.7	39.6	18.4	8.0	34.8	32.7	44.9	10.4	34.7	$10,678	$1,852	$8,827
Mary McGuire School	Public	3-5	4883 Crosslanes St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2260	273	19	14.3	70.3%	176 (64.5%)	8 (2.9%)	21 (7.7%)	5 (1.8%)	24 (8.8%)	4 (1.5%)	35 (12.8%)	17.5	1212^th of 1486 public elementary schools	18.4%		27.9	1023^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	30.4%	189			17.0	27.8	25.8			23.2	19.6	16.9			27.3		8.0		$14,749	$2,244	$12,505
Beal City Elementary School	Public	K-5	3117 Elias Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Beal City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 644-2740	257	18	14.3	40.5%	232 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	55.6	626^th of 1486 public elementary schools	57.9%		62.3	516^th of 1470 public elementary schools	64.9%	110			42.9	47.5	48.6			42.9	30.0	37.8			43.2		29.7		$14,710	$1,344	$13,366

Frequently Asked Questions about Winn Elementary School

What district is Winn Elementary School in?

Shepherd Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Winn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Winn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shepherd Middle School
High : Shepherd High School

What is the racial makeup of Winn Elementary School?

Students at Winn Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Winn Elementary School a good school?

Winn Elementary School ranks 392^nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Winn Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 112 students attended Winn Elementary School.

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