Inland Lakes Schools

INDIAN RIVER, Michigan — 2 schools

621
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,845
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Inland Lakes Schools operates 2 public schools serving 621 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 664 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cheboygan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,845 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 62.7% local, 21.8% state, and 15.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $70,233 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 52/100, ranked #329 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 332:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 50.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.2% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Inland Lakes Secondary School accounts for 52.4% of all Inland Lakes Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Inland Lakes Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Inland Lakes Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 61.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Inland Lakes Schools student-counselor ratio is 332:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Inland Lakes Schools is typically wider than the Inland Lakes Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Inland Lakes Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 50.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.5%
Federal
21.8%
State
62.7%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
329 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cheboygan County county, where this district is located.

$746
Studio/mo
$803
1 BR/mo
$1,054
2 BR/mo
$1,264
3 BR/mo
$1,403
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,233
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Inland Lakes Schools.

White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Multiracial 6.2%
Other 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

332:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
50.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Inland Lakes Schools

School Enrollment
Inland Lakes Secondary School
348
Inland Lakes Elementary School
316

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Inland Lakes Schools?

Inland Lakes Schools has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 621 students.

How much does Inland Lakes Schools spend per student?

Inland Lakes Schools spends $15,845 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #329 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Inland Lakes Schools?

The average teacher salary in Inland Lakes Schools is $70,233 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Inland Lakes Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cheboygan County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Inland Lakes Schools?

Inland Lakes Schools students are 89.2% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Inland Lakes Schools?

Inland Lakes Schools has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #329 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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