Enrollment
316
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indian River, MI
Inland Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Inland Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261917005598
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inland Lakes Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Indian River · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Inland Lakes Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inland Lakes Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Indian River, MI.
School address
District: Inland Lakes Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261917005598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inland Lakes Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inland Lakes Elementary School
Inland Lakes Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Indian River, Michigan, enrolling 316 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 316 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 576 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Inland Lakes Schools, also runs Inland Lakes Secondary School (348 students).
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 Inland Lakes Elementary School compares
Inland Lakes 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$14,985
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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 89.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Inland Lakes Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Inland Lakes Schools, which includes Inland Lakes Elementary School.
$14,985
Per student
+11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 21.8%
Federal 15.5%
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 Inland Lakes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Lakes Secondary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inland Lakes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~316 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Inland Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Inland Lakes Elementary School?
Inland Lakes Elementary School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indian River, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inland Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inland Lakes Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Inland Lakes Elementary School?
64.3% of students at Inland Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inland Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Inland Lakes Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Indian River, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inland Lakes Elementary School?
Inland Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Inland Lakes Elementary School rank among public schools in Indian River?
By Resource Investment Index, Inland Lakes Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Indian River, 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 Indian River on the city page.
Is Inland Lakes Elementary School a good school?
Inland Lakes Elementary School earns 26/100 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 Inland Lakes Schools?
Besides Inland Lakes Elementary School, Inland Lakes Schools also operates Inland Lakes Secondary School (348 students). See the Inland Lakes Schools district page for the complete list.
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