A
Very Good
88/100

Winchell Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2316 WINCHELL AVE, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 82nd percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.08 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 67th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
491
Students
enrolled
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%82/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%67/100Students gain 1.08 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 62nd percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +21 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency69% (+23 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+26 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%72%reading +22 pts, math +21 pts93rd percentile (list)
Black45%25%reading +20 pts, math +6 pts82nd percentile (list)
Multiracial70%70%reading +26 pts, math +33 pts93rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%32%reading +11 pts, math +1 pts61st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2316 WINCHELL AVE
City Kalamazoo
ZIP Code 49008
District 2619950
NCES School ID 261995005675
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49008

Understanding the community around Winchell Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,963
Per Capita Income $38,901
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.9%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $196,800
Median Rent $925
Owner-Occupied 62.5%
Renter-Occupied 37.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Winchell Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.6%
Black 20.8%
Two or More Races 16.5%
Hispanic/Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 491
Teachers (FTE) 26.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Winchell Elementary School?
Winchell Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Winchell Elementary School?
Winchell Elementary School has 491 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
What grades does Winchell Elementary School serve?
Winchell Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Winchell Elementary School receive per student?
Winchell Elementary School receives $17,334 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Winchell Elementary School in 49008 ▼
Avg Home Value
$253,839
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,246
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
37.5%

Other Schools in 49008

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026