- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Lake, MI
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261638005289
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Spring Lake · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hills Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Spring Lake, MI.
School address
District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261638005289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lake Hills Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261638005289 · Spring Lake, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 13.7:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Haven High School (1,630 students)
Lake Hills Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lake Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Haven Hi
Grand Haven High School
1,630 students
- White Pines In
White Pines Intermediate School
740 students
- Lakeshore Midd
Lakeshore Middle School
733 students
- Peach Plains S 328
Peach Plains School
328 students
- Griffin Elemen 308
Griffin Elementary School
308 students
- This school 273
Lake Hills Elementary School
273 students
What this shows Lake Hills Elementary School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hills Elementary School compares
Lake Hills 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
90.1%
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
$16,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 7.0%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Lake Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Haven Area Public Schools reports $16,252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Pines Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peach Plains School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Griffin Elementary 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
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Hills Elementary School?
Lake Hills Elementary School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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?
45.8% of students at Lake Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hills Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Spring Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hills Elementary School?
Lake Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Spring Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hills Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Spring Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Besides Lake Hills Elementary School, Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates Grand Haven High School (1,630 students), White Pines Intermediate School (740 students), and Lakeshore Middle School (733 students). See the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.