Winchell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 · Kalamazoo Public Schools
#347 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#13816 of 50,301 nationally
About Winchell Elementary School
Winchell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kalamazoo, in the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 465 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 347th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 465.
There are 38 schools in Kalamazoo; Winchell Elementary School ranks 4th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.4
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 Winchell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Winchell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 1.0 km away
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
889 students · 1.8 km away
Arcadia Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students · 2.1 km away
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students · 2.6 km away
Paramount Charter Academy
Kalamazoo · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students · 2.7 km away
Linden Grove Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students · 2.7 km away
El Sol Elementary
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students · 2.8 km away
Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center
Kalamazoo · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 3.0 km away
Angling Road Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 3.3 km away
Woodward Elementary
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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465 students
Snow Elementary School
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465 students
Challenger Elementary School
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
Sunset Lake Elementary School
Vicksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
David Hicks School
Inkster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Cedar View Elementary School
Cedar Springs · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
466 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Winchell Elementary School a good school?
Winchell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 66.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #347 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 Winchell Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Winchell Elementary School ranks #347 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #13816 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Winchell Elementary School?
Winchell Elementary School had 465 students in 2025.
Is Winchell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Winchell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Winchell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Winchell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.