- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Linden, MI
Lake Fenton High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Fenton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262067005730
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Fenton High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Fenton High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Fenton High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Linden, MI.
School address
District: Lake Fenton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262067005730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lake Fenton High School held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.6 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 262067005730 · Linden, MI High · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 19:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Shore Elementary School (505 students)
Lake Fenton High School held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.6 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lake Fenton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Fenton High School
646 students
- West Shore Ele
West Shore Elementary School
505 students
- Lake Fenton Mi
Lake Fenton Middle School
444 students
- Torrey Hill In
Torrey Hill Intermediate School
422 students
What this shows Lake Fenton High School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Fenton High School compares
Lake Fenton High 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,429
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Lake Fenton High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Lake Fenton Community Schools reports $13,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Fenton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Shore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Fenton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torrey Hill Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Fenton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high 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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Fenton High School
How many students attend Lake Fenton High School?
Lake Fenton High School has 646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Linden, MI. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Fenton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Fenton High School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Fenton High School?
25.9% of students at Lake Fenton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Fenton High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Fenton High School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Linden, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Fenton High School?
Lake Fenton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Lake Fenton High School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Fenton High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Linden, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Linden on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Fenton Community Schools?
Besides Lake Fenton High School, Lake Fenton Community Schools also operates West Shore Elementary School (505 students), Lake Fenton Middle School (444 students), and Torrey Hill Intermediate School (422 students). See the Lake Fenton Community Schools district page for the complete list.