- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, MI
Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263003006586
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakes Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Rockford, MI.
School address
District: Rockford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263003006586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lakes Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263003006586 · Rockford, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 11.7:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockford High School (1,750 students)
Lakes Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockford High
Rockford High School
1,750 students
- North Rockford
North Rockford Middle School
908 students
- East Rockford
East Rockford Middle School
788 students
- Rockford Hs Fr 584
Rockford Hs Freshman Center
584 students
- Crestwood Elem 469
Crestwood Elementary School
469 students
- This school 409
Lakes Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Lakes Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakes Elementary School compares
Lakes Elementary 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Lakes Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Rockford Public Schools reports $13,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford Hs Freshman Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Lakes Elementary School?
Lakes Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% 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 Lakes Elementary School?
14.1% of students at Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakes Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Rockford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakes Elementary School?
Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lakes Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Rockford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Public Schools?
Besides Lakes Elementary School, Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students), North Rockford Middle School (908 students), and East Rockford Middle School (788 students). See the Rockford Public Schools district page for the complete list.