Weston Elementary School

2499 Cashin St
Burton, MI 48509
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Weston Elementary School serves 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Weston Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
424 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Weston Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Weston Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Weston Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Weston Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Weston Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Weston Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Weston Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Weston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Weston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Weston Elementary School often compared to?
Weston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potter School, Haas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Weston Elementary School?
424 students attend Weston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Weston Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Weston Elementary School offer ?
Weston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Weston Elementary School part of?
Weston Elementary School is part of Kearsley Community School District.

School Reviews

5   1/19/2016
This is a phenomenal school. The staff cares about every kid and wants them to do well. It feels like a great little community-a hidden gem. Staff is great, principal is awesome...an overall great place.
- Posted by Parent - hibbs
2   5/1/2007
Weston Elementary School is very good school to send your little ones. The staff members are very dedicated to their job and love being around their students. Every teacher is dedicated to helping children succeed and will do whatever it takes to see their students achieve goals. I recommend Weston Elementary School as the first school to start your children off at.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - baham

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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