- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Laker Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 261309001474 · Pigeon, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 15.5:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Laker High School (339 students)
Laker Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Laker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laker Elementary
418 students
- Laker High Sch
Laker High School
339 students
- Laker Middle S
Laker Middle School
225 students
What this shows Laker Elementary reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laker Elementary compares
Laker Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,683
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
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.
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
District finance for Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools reports $15,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~418 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.