- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Kent Lake Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 263225001401 · South Lyon, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 17.9:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lyon High School (1,245 students)
Kent Lake Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kent Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lyon Hig
South Lyon High School
1,245 students
- South Lyon Eas
South Lyon East High School
1,174 students
- Millennium Mi
Millennium Middle School
1,049 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
898 students
- William a Pear
William a Pearson Elementary
576 students
- This school
Kent Lake Elementary School
518 students
What this shows Kent Lake Elementary School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent Lake Elementary School compares
Kent Lake 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for South Lyon Community Schools reports $13,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,174
- 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.
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 (~518 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.