- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Inland Lakes Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 261917005598 · Indian River, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 15.8:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Inland Lakes Secondary School (348 students)
Inland Lakes Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Inland Lakes Elementary School compares
Inland Lakes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,567
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Inland Lakes Schools reports $15,567 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~316 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.