- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeview, MI
Lakeview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262091005762
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 306
- students enrolled
Lakeview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) · Michigan
NCES ID 262091005762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 262091005762 · Lakeview, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 13.3:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (368 students)
Lakeview Elementary School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
368 students
- Lakeview Middl
Lakeview Middle School
329 students
- This school
Lakeview Elementary School
306 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary School compares
Lakeview Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$13,544
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Lakeview Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) reports $13,544 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary School
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary School?
Lakeview Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeview, MI. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Lakeview Elementary School?
62.0% of students at Lakeview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Lakeview, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary School?
Lakeview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)?
Besides Lakeview Elementary School, Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) also operates Lakeview High School (368 students) and Lakeview Middle School (329 students). See the Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) district page for the complete list.