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
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)