Enrollment
339
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261309005007
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pigeon · Resource Index
- 19
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laker High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laker High School
Laker High School is a mid-sized high school in Pigeon, Michigan, enrolling 339 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 38% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 545 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #479, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 678 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools also operates Laker Elementary (418 students) and Laker Middle School (225 students) alongside Laker High 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 Laker High School compares
Laker High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools, which includes Laker High School.
$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 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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high 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 (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pigeon on the city page.
Is Laker High School a good school?
Laker High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 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.
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