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Williamston Discovery Elementary School

350 HIGHLAND ST, WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895 · (517) 655-2855 · Ingham County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL428 STUDENTS
Enrollment
428
Elementary
DISTRICT 408 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
86 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 55%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
163
Grade 1
133
Grade 2
132
Student demographics
White
37287%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
287%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Black
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 18%
Two+
266%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22853%
Female
20047%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
428
+3 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 18.8:1
% White
87%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Williamston Discovery Elementary School

As an average-sized K-5 school in WILLIAMSTON, Michigan, Williamston Discovery Elementary School instructs 428 students from grades pre-K through 2, overseen by Williamston Community Schools.

Williamston Discovery Elementary School is one of 4 schools operated by Williamston Community Schools, a district that serves 1,864 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Williamston Discovery Elementary School logs that nearly all students (87%) are White; the rest breaks down as 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial. By comparison, Ingham County as a whole is about 69% White, so the school skews noticeably more White than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Williamston Discovery Elementary School has 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.8:1, putting Williamston Discovery Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 20% of students at Williamston Discovery Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Ingham County (around 49%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Ingham County put median household earnings sit near $65,526, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Ingham County runs 100 public schools (combined enrollment of about 37,914 students), of which Williamston Discovery Elementary School is one.

Williamston Explorer Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Williamston Discovery Elementary School has changed only slightly, going from 425 students in 2018 to 428 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 18.8:1 in 2018 to 14.3:1 today.

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Ingham County at a glance

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Population
283,913
Census ACS
Median income
$65,526
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
100
37,914 students

Quick facts

School name
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
District
Williamston Community Schools
Address
350 HIGHLAND ST, WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895
Phone
(517) 655-2855
County
Ingham County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
428
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
86 (20%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
263642001058
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Williamston Community Schools
Other schools in WILLIAMSTON
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Frequently asked questions

About Williamston Discovery Elementary School
How many students attend Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
Williamston Discovery Elementary School enrolls approximately 428 students in grades PK-02.
Is Williamston Discovery Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Williamston Discovery Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at Williamston Discovery Elementary School.
How diverse is Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
Williamston Discovery Elementary School reports a student body of 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 0% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is Williamston Discovery Elementary School in?
Williamston Discovery Elementary School is part of Williamston Community Schools.
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