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Wass Elementary School

2340 WILLARD DR, TROY, MI 48085

Top 10% School in Michigan

Ranked 13 of 247 in Michigan

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About Wass Elementary School

Wass Elementary, located in Troy, Michigan, serves approximately 431 students in pre-K through 5th grades and is commonly cited as one of the top elementary schools in Michigan with stable outcomes for students. Based on state assessments, the school has approximately a 66% math proficiency and a 78% reading proficiency which shows the school has a strong foundation on literacy and numeracy. The student-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1 is complemented by nearly 25 full time teachers in the classroom with 62 additional teaching and support staff focused on early skills, social-emotional learning and inclusion practices. The students have a diverse set of demographics including a high number of multilingual families and moderate economic need. Area home sales are median in the low to mid $400,000s which drives community resources and impacts the school enrollments. Parents often recognize it as one of the most community-focused elementary schools in Michigan, known for both academic strength and nurturing values.

Wass Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2340 WILLARD DR, TROY, MI 48085

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Phone

(248) 823-3900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 71%
Reading 78%
State average proficiency is 71% in Math and 78% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
12
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
413
Total Students
$78057
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 13 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wass Elementary School

2.5X
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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
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: 8:39AM - 3:37PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:24 AM 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 55.2%
Asian 32.3%
Hispanic 3.5%
Black 1.8%
Two+ Races 7.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
55.2%
Asian
32.3%
Hispanic
3.5%
Black
1.8%
Two+ Races
7.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 413
47.3%
195 Female
52.7%
218 Male

Student Population

413 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The district has proactively increased security measures across all its schools, including the hiring of a Director of Safety and Security in 2023, the addition of security cameras, and regular training for staff.

FAQ

Q1. In what ways does Wass Elementary School emphasize high academic achievement?

Ans: Wass Elementary emphasizes high academic achievement with a strong, structured curriculum in mathematics and reading enhanced with technology.

Q2. Is character education provided at Wass Elementary?

Ans: Yes, the “Wass Way” program promotes respect, responsibility, and integrity throughout the year.

Q3. What special area classes are included in the curriculum?

Ans: Students participate in quarterly visits to art, music, and physical education classes.

Q4. In what ways does Wass Elementary utilize digital learning?

Ans: Interactive whiteboards and authentic digital learning tools are utilized to make lessons more engaging.

Q5. What ways do parents get involved in the school?

Ans: The active PTA plans cultural events, assemblies, and fundraising.

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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