- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Michigan City, IN
Lake Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180657001155
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hills Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Michigan City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hills Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Michigan City, IN.
School address
District: Michigan City Area Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180657001155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lake Hills Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 180657001155 · Michigan City, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 12.8:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Michigan City High School (1,506 students)
Lake Hills Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lake Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michigan City
Michigan City High School
1,506 students
- Joy Elementary 416
Joy Elementary School
416 students
- Knapp Elementa 407
Knapp Elementary School
407 students
- Pine Elementar 396
Pine Elementary School
396 students
- Barker Middle 390
Barker Middle School
390 students
- This school 345
Lake Hills Elementary School
345 students
What this shows Lake Hills Elementary School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hills Elementary School compares
Lake Hills Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 73% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Indiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$16,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.1%
White 21.4%
Two or More 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Lake Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Michigan City Area Schools reports $16,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knapp Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barker Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Michigan City
3 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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Hills Elementary School?
Lake Hills Elementary School has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Michigan City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 Hills Elementary School?
85.4% of students at Lake Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hills Elementary School is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in Michigan City, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hills Elementary School?
Lake Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Michigan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hills Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Michigan City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Michigan City on the city page.
What other schools are in Michigan City Area Schools?
Besides Lake Hills Elementary School, Michigan City Area Schools also operates Michigan City High School (1,506 students), Joy Elementary School (416 students), and Knapp Elementary School (407 students). See the Michigan City Area Schools district page for the complete list.