- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Haven, MI
Lakeshore Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261638000977
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Grand Haven · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Grand Haven, MI.
School address
District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261638000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lakeshore Middle School held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 261638000977 · Grand Haven, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 15.9:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Haven High School (1,630 students)
Lakeshore Middle School held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeshore Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Haven Hi
Grand Haven High School
1,630 students
- White Pines In
White Pines Intermediate School
740 students
- This school
Lakeshore Middle School
733 students
- Peach Plains S 328
Peach Plains School
328 students
- Griffin Elemen 308
Griffin Elementary School
308 students
- Lake Hills Ele 273
Lake Hills Elementary School
273 students
What this shows Lakeshore Middle School reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeshore Middle School compares
Lakeshore 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$16,252
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
Counselors0.0 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 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Lakeshore Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Haven Area Public Schools reports $16,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeshore Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Pines Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peach Plains School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Griffin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Middle School
How many students attend Lakeshore Middle School?
Lakeshore Middle School has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Haven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Lakeshore Middle School?
26.8% of students at Lakeshore Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore Middle School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Grand Haven, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore Middle School?
Lakeshore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Grand Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Grand Haven, 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 Grand Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Besides Lakeshore Middle School, Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates Grand Haven High School (1,630 students), White Pines Intermediate School (740 students), and Peach Plains School (328 students). See the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.