- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indian River, MI
Inland Lakes Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Inland Lakes Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261917005599
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inland Lakes Secondary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Indian River · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Inland Lakes Secondary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inland Lakes Secondary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Indian River, MI.
School address
District: Inland Lakes Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261917005599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Inland Lakes Secondary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 261917005599 · Indian River, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 16.6:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Inland Lakes Elementary School (316 students)
Inland Lakes Secondary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Inland Lakes Secondary School compares
Inland Lakes Secondary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Inland Lakes Secondary 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 Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inland Lakes Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Inland Lakes Secondary School
How many students attend Inland Lakes Secondary School?
Inland Lakes Secondary School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indian River, MI. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inland Lakes Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inland Lakes Secondary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Secondary School?
58.0% of students at Inland Lakes Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inland Lakes Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Inland Lakes Secondary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Indian River, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inland Lakes Secondary School?
Inland Lakes Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Inland Lakes Secondary School rank among public schools in Indian River?
By Resource Investment Index, Inland Lakes Secondary School ranks #2 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 Secondary School, Inland Lakes Schools also operates Inland Lakes Elementary School (316 students). See the Inland Lakes Schools district page for the complete list.