Enrollment
453
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MI
Lakeside School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261248004962
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 24
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside School ranks #4 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261248004962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeside School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeside School
Lakeside School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.3% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 453 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Grand Rapids's elementary schools, it stands alongside River City Scholars Charter Academy (286 students): Lakeside School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 10.2:1).
East Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates East Grand Rapids High School (908 students) and East Grand Rapids Middle School (710 students) alongside Lakeside 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 Lakeside School compares
Lakeside 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 90% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 83.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Lakeside School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Grand Rapids Public Schools, which includes Lakeside School.
$11,566
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 59.3%
Federal 3.8%
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 Lakeside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Grand Rapids Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wealthy School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Breton Downs School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeside School
How many students attend Lakeside School?
Lakeside School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside School?
5.3% of students at Lakeside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside School?
Lakeside School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeside School rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside School ranks #4 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is Lakeside School a good school?
Lakeside School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 East Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Lakeside School, East Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates East Grand Rapids High School (908 students), East Grand Rapids Middle School (710 students), and Wealthy School (462 students). See the East Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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