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Voyager Elementary School

1450 Byron Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Voyager Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Voyager Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Voyager Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Mascot
Vikings

School Rankings

Voyager Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Voyager Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#804 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
45%
35%
55%
45%
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Voyager Elementary School's ranking?
Voyager Elementary School is ranked #804 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Voyager Elementary School often compared to?
Voyager Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Voyager Elementary School?
521 students attend Voyager Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Voyager Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Voyager Elementary School?
Voyager Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Voyager Elementary School offer ?
Voyager Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Voyager Elementary School part of?
Voyager Elementary School is part of Howell School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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