- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lakeside School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 261248004962 · Grand Rapids, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 19.7:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East Grand Rapids High School (908 students)
Lakeside School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Grand Rap
East Grand Rapids High School
908 students
- East Grand Rap
East Grand Rapids Middle School
710 students
- Wealthy School
Wealthy School
462 students
- This school
Lakeside School
453 students
- Breton Downs S
Breton Downs School
451 students
What this shows Lakeside School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside School compares
Lakeside 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,738
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
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.
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
District finance for East Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $12,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~453 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.