- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake City, MI
Lake City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262061000940
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake City Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake City Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake City, MI.
School address
District: Lake City Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262061000940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lake City Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 262061000940 · Lake City, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 14.9:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High School (369 students)
Lake City Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lake City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake City Elementary School
508 students
- Lake City High
Lake City High School
369 students
- Lake City Midd
Lake City Middle School
265 students
What this shows Lake City Elementary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake City Elementary School compares
Lake City 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$13,802
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
5
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Lake City Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake City Area School District reports $13,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake City Elementary School
How many students attend Lake City Elementary School?
Lake City Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower 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 City Elementary School?
66.9% of students at Lake City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake City Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Lake City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake City Elementary School?
Lake City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake City Elementary School rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake City, 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 Lake City Area School District?
Besides Lake City Elementary School, Lake City Area School District also operates Lake City High School (369 students) and Lake City Middle School (265 students). See the Lake City Area School District district page for the complete list.