Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — 7 schools

3,988
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$14,089
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) operates 7 public schools serving 3,988 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 high, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,706 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Calhoun County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,089 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 23.5% local, 65.2% state, and 11.3% 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 $61,440 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #302 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (24 AP courses district-wide), a 394.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 49.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.6% White, 15.2% African American, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Lakeview High School accounts for 33.5% of all Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) school enrollment varies 19× across entities

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) school enrollment ranges from 67 students (lowest) to 1,241 students (highest), a spread of 1,174 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 63.3% 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

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) student-counselor ratio is 395:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) chronic absenteeism rate is 49.3% — 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?

11.3%
Federal
65.2%
State
23.5%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
302 / 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 Calhoun County county, where this district is located.

$833
Studio/mo
$976
1 BR/mo
$1,176
2 BR/mo
$1,410
3 BR/mo
$1,565
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,440
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 7 schools in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun).

White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 15.2%
Asian 10.6%
Multiracial 13.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
24 AP courses total
394.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
49.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)

School Enrollment
Lakeview High School
1,241
Lakeview Middle School
1,082
Minges Brook School
368
Riverside Elementary School
350
Westlake Elementary School
349
Prairieview School
249
Lakeview Alternative High School
67

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) has 7 schools, including 2 high, 2 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 3,988 students.

How much does Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) spend per student?

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) spends $14,089 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #302 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?

The average teacher salary in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) is $61,440 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?

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

What is the demographic composition of Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) students are 47.6% White, 15.2% African American, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?

Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #302 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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