Enrollment
418
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pigeon, MI
Laker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261309001474
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laker Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pigeon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Laker Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laker Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pigeon, MI.
School address
District: Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261309001474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laker Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laker Elementary
Laker Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pigeon, Michigan, enrolling 418 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 710 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #49, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools also operates Laker High School (339 students) and Laker Middle School (225 students) alongside Laker Elementary.
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 Laker Elementary compares
Laker Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,988
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
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Laker Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools, which includes Laker Elementary.
$13,988
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 39.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 Laker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laker High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary 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 (~418 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laker Elementary
How many students attend Laker Elementary?
Laker Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pigeon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laker Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Laker Elementary?
52.6% of students at Laker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laker Elementary is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Pigeon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laker Elementary?
Laker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Laker Elementary rank among public schools in Pigeon?
By Resource Investment Index, Laker Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pigeon, 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 Pigeon on the city page.
Is Laker Elementary a good school?
Laker Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools?
Besides Laker Elementary, Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools also operates Laker High School (339 students) and Laker Middle School (225 students). See the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools district page for the complete list.
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