Enrollment
273
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Hills Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Hills Elementary School
Lake Hills Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Spring Lake, Michigan, enrolling 273 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 273 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 532 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #345.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 90.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates Grand Haven High School (1,630 students) and White Pines Intermediate School (740 students) alongside Lake Hills Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Hills Elementary School compares
Lake Hills Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Haven Area Public Schools, which includes Lake Hills Elementary School.
$14,336
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 48.4%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Hills Elementary School a good school?
Lake Hills Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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