Summary:
Zip code 48822, serving the Eagle, Michigan area, is home to a single elementary school, Wacousta Elementary School, which educates students in grades K-4 as part of the Grand Ledge Public Schools district.
As the only elementary option in this zip code, Wacousta Elementary is the clear focal point for local families. The school serves 457 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7, and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 23.41%, indicating a generally affluent student population. Academically, the school shows notable strengths in early elementary years, particularly in 3rd grade ELA where 55.7% of students are proficient—a remarkable 17.5 points above the state average. However, there is a visible drop-off in 4th grade performance, with proficiency falling to 43.6% in ELA and 41.0% in math, both of which trail the district averages. The school also demonstrates strong year-over-year improvement across all subjects, with 3rd grade ELA jumping nearly 20 points from the previous year. Chronic absenteeism is a standout positive at just 15.5%, far better than the district's 22.6% and the state's 27.9%, suggesting strong student engagement and family support.
For parents, Wacousta Elementary offers a solid, improving educational environment that consistently outperforms state averages in every subject and grade level tested. The school's main challenge is maintaining its 3rd-grade success into 4th grade, where scores dip relative to its own district. Per-student spending is $15,235, above the state average, yet the school underperforms its district in 4th grade, raising questions about resource allocation. The school's state ranking has been volatile, swinging from the 70th percentile in 2023-2024, down to the 44th in 2024-2025, and back up to the 67th in 2025-2026, which is typical for smaller schools with cohort-to-cohort differences. Overall, this is a supportive, above-average school with clear upward momentum, though families should be aware of the 4th-grade performance gap when planning for their child's long-term academic journey.
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