- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pigeon, MI
Laker High School
Federal NCES profile for Laker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261309005007
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laker High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pigeon · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Laker High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laker High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pigeon, MI.
School address
District: Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261309005007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Laker High School grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 261309005007 · Pigeon, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 24.2:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Laker Elementary (418 students)
Laker High School grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Laker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laker Elementa
Laker Elementary
418 students
- This school
Laker High School
339 students
- Laker Middle S
Laker Middle School
225 students
What this shows Laker High School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laker High School compares
Laker High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Laker High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laker Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laker Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laker High School'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 high 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laker High School
How many students attend Laker High School?
Laker High School has 339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pigeon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laker High School is 24.2:1, which is 38% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laker High School?
34.5% of students at Laker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laker High School?
The largest demographic group at Laker High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Pigeon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laker High School?
Laker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laker High School rank among public schools in Pigeon?
By Resource Investment Index, Laker High School ranks #3 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 High School, Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools also operates Laker Elementary (418 students) and Laker Middle School (225 students). See the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools district page for the complete list.