- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pigeon, MI
Laker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Laker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261309005008
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laker Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pigeon · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Laker Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laker Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pigeon, MI.
School address
District: Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261309005008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Laker Middle School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.3 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 261309005008 · Pigeon, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 16.1:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Laker Elementary (418 students)
Laker Middle School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.3 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Laker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laker Elementa
Laker Elementary
418 students
- Laker High Sch
Laker High School
339 students
- This school
Laker Middle School
225 students
What this shows Laker Middle School reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laker Middle School compares
Laker Middle 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 | 49.4% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 72% | - | - |
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.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
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
33.3%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Laker Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laker Middle School'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laker Middle School
How many students attend Laker Middle School?
Laker Middle School has 225 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pigeon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laker Middle 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 Laker Middle School?
49.4% of students at Laker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Laker Middle School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Pigeon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laker Middle School?
Laker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Pigeon?
By Resource Investment Index, Laker Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools also operates Laker Elementary (418 students) and Laker High School (339 students). See the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools district page for the complete list.