- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Lakeshore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263591000102
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Lakeshore Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 263591000102 · Holland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 14.2:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students)
Lakeshore Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeshore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ottawa Hi
West Ottawa High School Campus
2,187 students
- Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights Middle School
903 students
- Macatawa Bay M 632
Macatawa Bay Middle School
632 students
- Waukazoo Eleme 466
Waukazoo Elementary School
466 students
- This school 440
Lakeshore Elementary School
440 students
- Woodside Eleme 431
Woodside Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Lakeshore Elementary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeshore Elementary School compares
Lakeshore 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$14,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Lakeshore Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Ottawa Public School District reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeshore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Elementary School
How many students attend Lakeshore Elementary School?
Lakeshore Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Lakeshore Elementary School?
32.7% of students at Lakeshore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore Elementary School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore Elementary School?
Lakeshore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lakeshore Elementary School rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides Lakeshore Elementary School, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), and Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.