Townsend Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jackson, Michigan 49203 · Vandercook Lake Public Schools
#1362 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#46145 of 50,301 nationally
About Townsend Elementary School
Townsend Elementary School is a public elementary located in Jackson, in the Vandercook Lake Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 316 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1362nd of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 316.
There are 22 schools in Jackson; Townsend Elementary School ranks 18th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Townsend Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Townsend Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Vandercook Lake High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
258 students · 1.3 km away
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Jackson · Charter high · Grades 6–12
260 students · 3.0 km away
John R Lewis Elementary
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
140 students · 3.3 km away
Sharp Park Academy
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students · 3.8 km away
Middle School at Parkside
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students · 4.4 km away
Michigan Center JrSr High School
Michigan Center · Public high · Grades 7–12
700 students · 5.6 km away
Cascades Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 6.2 km away
Dibble Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students · 6.3 km away
Arnold Elementary School
Michigan Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
321 students · 6.6 km away
Keicher Elementary School
Michigan Center · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
402 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
WhitmoreBolles Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Ralph J Bunche Academy
Ecorse · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
316 students
Inland Lakes Elementary School
Indian River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
Gier Park School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students
Abbot School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Townsend Elementary School a good school?
Townsend Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 17.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1362 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Townsend Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Townsend Elementary School ranks #1362 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #46145 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Townsend Elementary School?
Townsend Elementary School had 316 students in 2025.
Is Townsend Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Townsend Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Townsend Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Townsend Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.