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Winn Elementary School

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Winn Elementary School ranks 531 st of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

531^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Winn Elementary School in Shepherd, MI, is a small K-5 school with 224 students, serving a rural community as part of the Shepherd Public Schools district.

Winn Elementary stands out as a high-achieving school, particularly when compared to its neighbors. In recent state rankings, it placed in the 64th percentile overall, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Montabella Elementary (33rd percentile) and Mary McGuire School (23rd percentile). The school's strength is especially clear in math—for example, 4th graders hit a 60.5% proficiency rate, far outpacing Shepherd Elementary (33.8%) and Beal City Elementary School (28.3%). Winn also excels at supporting students from lower-income backgrounds, ranking in the 82nd percentile for this group—a full 32 points higher than its overall rank. This suggests the school is particularly effective at helping all children succeed, regardless of economic circumstances.

Another standout feature is attendance. Winn has a chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.0%, which is less than half the district rate (22.9%) and about one-third of the state average (27.9%). This strong attendance likely contributes to academic success. However, there are a couple of areas worth noting. The school has seen a recent dip from its historically top-tier performance (it was in the 96th percentile just a few years ago), and 5th-grade social studies proficiency dropped dramatically to 10.6%—far below the state average of 27.5%. On a positive note, Winn achieves these results while spending less per student ($15,209) than many peers, including Vestaburg Community Elementary School and Pullen Elementary School, making it a cost-effective choice for families seeking strong academics in a supportive, small-school environment.

224

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,209

Per pupil spending ?

38.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

380 E Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48896

(989) 866-2250

District: Shepherd Public Schools

Students who attend Winn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Shepherd Middle School
High:	Shepherd High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Hispanic:

3.1%

African American:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2016 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (44% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Above the Michigan median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2016

!Social Studies scores 17 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school44%

District avg41%

Michigan avg38%

531^st of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Shepherd Public Schools

236^th of 625Shepherd Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	531 of 1492	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.2	365 of 1488	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.0	392 of 1486	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	92.9	65 of 1470	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	89.8	106 of 1344	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	77.4	205 of 1153	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	89.1	102 of 1408	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	83.1	216 of 1448	85.1%	★★★★☆
2017	73.5	303 of 1466	79.3%	★★★★☆
2016	75.9	313 of 1548	79.8%	★★★★☆
2015	79.2	280 of 1580	82.3%	★★★★☆
2014	79.7	254 of 1533	83.4%	★★★★☆
2013	89.5	88 of 1563	94.4%	★★★★★
2012	89.9	87 of 1566	94.4%	★★★★★
2011	81.1	144 of 1552	90.7%	★★★★★
2010	77.4	235 of 1552	84.9%	★★★★☆
2009	78.2	258 of 1589	83.8%	★★★★☆
2008	80.9	179 of 1577	88.6%	★★★★☆
2007	85.3	72 of 1565	95.4%	★★★★★
2006	86.6	48 of 1545	96.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	56.6	526 of 1343	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.7	402 of 1338	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	62.6	424 of 1342	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.4	695 of 1443	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	73.9	245 of 1352	81.9%	★★★★☆
2025	55.9	528 of 1346	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.7	184 of 1381	86.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	65.9	422 of 1372	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	74.4	301 of 1366	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	70.8	344 of 1347	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	88.0	123 of 1446	91.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	48.8	600 of 1199	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.7	419 of 1206	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.6	411 of 1204	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	87.2	107 of 1198	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	84.6	121 of 1102	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	72.7	219 of 1005	78.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.0	141 of 1128	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.5	308 of 1253	75.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)82nd percentile+17 vs school

Male (2026)69th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)61st percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)50th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts52%+11 vs state

Math52%+13 vs state

Science38%~ state avg

Social Studies11%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Winn Elementary School	Public	K-5	380 E Blanchard Rd	Shepherd	48896	Isabella County	Shepherd Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 866-2250	224	15	14.7	38.8%	207 (92.4%)	5 (2.2%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	61.5	531^st of 1492 public elementary schools	64.4%		73.2	365^th of 1488 public elementary schools	75.5%	166			48.6	65.8	44.7			48.6	60.5	46.8			38.3		10.6		$15,209	$1,155	$14,054
Vowles School	Public	PK, KG-2	1560 Watson Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2280	235	17	14.0	50.2%	166 (70.6%)	19 (8.1%)	27 (11.5%)	7 (3.0%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.8%)								(n/a)																	$16,931	$1,744	$15,188
Ganiard School	Public	PK, KG-2	101 S Adams St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2240	220	17	12.6	46.4%	176 (80.0%)	11 (5.0%)	8 (3.6%)	6 (2.7%)	14 (6.4%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)								(n/a)																	$20,023	$1,825	$18,198
Fancher School	Public	3-5	801 S Kinney Ave	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 775-2230	431	27	15.8	46.4%	315 (73.1%)	16 (3.7%)	40 (9.3%)	8 (1.9%)	17 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.1%)	28.2	1031^st of 1492 public elementary schools	30.9%		37.7	898^th of 1488 public elementary schools	39.7%	133			27.1	33.8	32.0			30.6	33.3	23.0			26.3		11.8		$14,694	$1,056	$13,639
Pullen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	251 S Brown St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2270	303	20	14.8	62.7%	187 (61.7%)	14 (4.6%)	40 (13.2%)	5 (1.7%)	26 (8.6%)	3 (1.0%)	28 (9.2%)								(n/a)																	$16,736	$1,855	$14,881
Renaissance Public School Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2797 S Isabella Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Renaissance Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(989) 773-9889	428	28	15.4	58.9%	294 (68.7%)	26 (6.1%)	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	20 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	73 (17.1%)	29.4	1012^th of 1492 public elementary schools	32.2%		34.6	945^th of 1488 public elementary schools	36.5%	67	56.0	10.0	34.8	28.0	36.0	36.7	25.5	6.5	18.0	14.0	34.7	19.1	26.0	28.0	14.0	38.0	$12,800	$1,385	$11,415
Mary McGuire School	Public	3-5	4883 Crosslanes St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2260	276	22	12.8	60.5%	181 (65.6%)	11 (4.0%)	21 (7.6%)	5 (1.8%)	23 (8.3%)	1 (0.4%)	34 (12.3%)	21.1	1154^th of 1492 public elementary schools	22.7%		25.4	1072^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	28.0%	82			22.4	22.1	24.0			29.4	19.8	21.1			28.1		14.6		$16,047	$1,950	$14,097
Shepherd Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	301 S 4th St	Shepherd	48883	Isabella County	Shepherd Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 828-5998	544	35	15.6	57.4%	463 (85.1%)	8 (1.5%)	32 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	51.5	678^th of 1492 public elementary schools	54.6%		52.3	681^st of 1488 public elementary schools	54.2%	3			49.5	35.1	44.0			44.4	33.8	32.5			44.0		22.9		$16,533	$1,250	$15,283
Vestaburg Community Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7100 Avenue B	Vestaburg	48891	Montcalm County	Vestaburg Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 268-5284	247	22	11.4	47.8%	228 (92.3%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	40.7	850^th of 1492 public elementary schools	43.0%		46	775^th of 1488 public elementary schools	47.9%	75			27.3	38.9	24.2			47.7	33.3	18.2			45.5		27.3		$17,109	$1,530	$15,579
Beal City Elementary School	Public	K-5	3117 Elias Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Beal City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 644-2740	265	17	15.2	39.6%	244 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	49.9	696^th of 1492 public elementary schools	53.4%		48.4	747^th of 1488 public elementary schools	49.8%	51			38.0	26.1	45.7			44.0	28.3	30.4			56.5		32.6		$15,942	$1,173	$14,769

Frequently Asked Questions about Winn Elementary School

How many students attend Winn Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 224 students attended Winn Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Winn Elementary School?

Students at Winn Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Winn Elementary School in?

Shepherd Public Schools

Is Winn Elementary School a good school?

Winn Elementary School ranks 531^st of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Winn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Winn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shepherd Middle School
High : Shepherd High School

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