- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Interlochen, MI
Lake Ann Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Ann Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260495001328
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Ann Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 180
- students enrolled
Lake Ann Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Benzie County Central Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260495001328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Lake Ann Elementary School shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 260495001328 · Interlochen, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 16.4:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Benzie Central Sr High School (292 students)
Lake Ann Elementary School shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lake Ann Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benzie Central
Benzie Central Sr High School
292 students
- Benzie Central
Benzie Central Middle School
239 students
- Crystal Lake E
Crystal Lake Elementary School
209 students
- This school
Lake Ann Elementary School
180 students
- Betsie Valley
Betsie Valley School
131 students
- Benzie Academy 85
Benzie Academy
85 students
What this shows Lake Ann Elementary School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Ann Elementary School compares
Lake Ann Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$14,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Lake Ann Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Benzie County Central Schools reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Ann Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie Central Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benzie Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crystal Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Betsie Valley School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benzie Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Ann Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 85:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Ann Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Ann Elementary School?
Lake Ann Elementary School has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Interlochen, MI. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ann Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ann Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Lake Ann Elementary School?
57.6% of students at Lake Ann Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Ann Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Ann Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Interlochen, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Ann Elementary School?
Lake Ann Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Benzie County Central Schools?
Besides Lake Ann Elementary School, Benzie County Central Schools also operates Benzie Central Sr High School (292 students), Benzie Central Middle School (239 students), and Crystal Lake Elementary School (209 students). See the Benzie County Central Schools district page for the complete list.