- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elk Rapids, MI
Lakeland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261305005004
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Elk Rapids · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elk Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Elk Rapids Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261305005004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lakeland Elementary School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261305005004 · Elk Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 16.1:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Elk Rapids High School (360 students)
Lakeland Elementary School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elk Rapids Hig
Elk Rapids High School
360 students
- This school
Lakeland Elementary School
289 students
- Cherryland Mid
Cherryland Middle School
277 students
- Mill Creek Ele
Mill Creek Elementary School
249 students
- Sunrise Academ 21
Sunrise Academy
21 students
What this shows Lakeland Elementary School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeland Elementary School compares
Lakeland 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$13,649
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Lakeland Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Elk Rapids Schools reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Rapids High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Elementary School
How many students attend Lakeland Elementary School?
Lakeland Elementary School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elk Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Lakeland Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Lakeland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Elk Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Elementary School?
Lakeland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Lakeland Elementary School rank among public schools in Elk Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elk Rapids, 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 Elk Rapids Schools?
Besides Lakeland Elementary School, Elk Rapids Schools also operates Elk Rapids High School (360 students), Cherryland Middle School (277 students), and Mill Creek Elementary School (249 students). See the Elk Rapids Schools district page for the complete list.