Enrollment
265
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vicksburg, MI
Indian Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263495007062
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Lake Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vicksburg, MI.
School address
District: Vicksburg Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263495007062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Lake Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Lake Elementary School
Indian Lake Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Vicksburg, Michigan, enrolling 265 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 265 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 289 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Vicksburg Community Schools also operates Vicksburg High School (724 students) and Vicksburg Middle School (601 students) alongside Indian Lake Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Indian Lake Elementary School compares
Indian Lake Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,675
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Indian Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vicksburg Community Schools, which includes Indian Lake Elementary School.
$12,675
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 62.6%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Indian Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tobey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Pathways High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Lake Elementary School?
Indian Lake Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vicksburg, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Lake Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Lake Elementary School?
28.4% of students at Indian Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Lake Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Lake Elementary School?
Indian Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indian Lake Elementary School rank among public schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vicksburg, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vicksburg on the city page.
Is Indian Lake Elementary School a good school?
Indian Lake Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vicksburg Community Schools?
Besides Indian Lake Elementary School, Vicksburg Community Schools also operates Vicksburg High School (724 students), Vicksburg Middle School (601 students), and Sunset Lake Elementary School (465 students). See the Vicksburg Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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