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Winchell Elementary School

2316 WINCHELL AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008

Top 25% School in Michigan

Ranked 68 of 247 in Michigan

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About Winchell Elementary School

With about 491 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 19:1, Winchell Elementary (PK–5) is the best elementary school and has about 26 full-time teachers, according to NCES. It has fairly good state scores, with about 52% of students being proficient at math and 63% being proficient at reading. This makes it one of the best elementary schools in the district. The school's minority enrollment and mix of students reflect the city's diversity. Nearby schools like Prairie Ridge and Edison have much lower math scores (about 25% and 5%, respectively), so Winchell stands out academically. Top School in Michigan

There are 51% girls and 49% boys in the student body. 41% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 26 full-time teachers who are the same.

Winchell Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2316 WINCHELL AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008

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Phone

(269) 337-0780

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 63% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
491
Total Students
$65809
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 68 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Winchell Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 a.m.–3:50 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 55.7%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 6.6%
Black 21.7%
Two+ Races 14.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
55.7%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
21.7%
Two+ Races
14.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 491
49.3%
242 Female
50.7%
249 Male

Student Population

491 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school recently held a Girl Scout Information Night, where K–5 girls and their caregivers could learn about STEM and outdoor entrepreneurship through clubs.

FAQ

Q.1 What does the school do to help students with special needs?

Ans: There are Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and help with interventions.

Q.2 Are field trips a part of the lessons?

Ans: Yes, trips to science museums, art galleries, and the community support hands-on learning.

Q.3 How do parents find out?

Ans: PowerSchool, classroom newsletters, and the PTO's communication portal keep parents up-to-date.

Q.4 Is there transportation available?

Ans: The KPS transportation department is responsible for bus routes.

Q.5 Are meals free at the school?

Ans: Yes, all KPS students receive free breakfast and lunch.

Q.6 What tools do you use to test?

Ans: District systems like PowerSchool and NWEA MAP testing are used to record how students are doing.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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