Enrollment
518
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Lyon, MI
Kent Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kent Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263225001401
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Lake Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in South Lyon · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Lake Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in South Lyon, MI.
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263225001401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kent Lake Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kent Lake Elementary School
Kent Lake Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Lyon, Michigan, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.2% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 518 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 500 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #318.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Among South Lyon's elementary schools, it stands alongside William a Pearson Elementary (576 students): Kent Lake Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.9:1).
South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students) and South Lyon East High School (1,174 students) alongside Kent 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 Kent Lake Elementary School compares
Kent 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Michigan - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,755
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 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 83.0%
Asian 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Kent Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lyon Community Schools, which includes Kent Lake Elementary School.
$11,755
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.7%
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 Kent Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lyon East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millennium Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William a Pearson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in South Lyon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~518 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kent Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Kent Lake Elementary School?
Kent Lake Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Lyon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Lake Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent Lake Elementary School?
21.2% of students at Kent Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kent Lake Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in South Lyon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Lake Elementary School?
Kent Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kent Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Lyon?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Lake Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in South Lyon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Lyon on the city page.
Is Kent Lake Elementary School a good school?
Kent Lake Elementary School earns 29/100 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 South Lyon Community Schools?
Besides Kent Lake Elementary School, South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students), South Lyon East High School (1,174 students), and Millennium Middle School (1,049 students). See the South Lyon Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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