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Townsend Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–6
JACKSON, Michigan · Vandercook Lake Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students316
Student:Teacher18.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo
Townsend
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 360
316
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
83%+27.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Townsend Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in JACKSON, Michigan. The school enrolls 316 students. It is part of the Vandercook Lake Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictVandercook Lake Public Schools
County26075
CityJACKSON
ZIP49203
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID263465007041

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment316
White73.1%
Hispanic / Latino6.6%
Black / African American6.0%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races13.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
73.1%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
6.0%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
13.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %83%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)