- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Battle Creek, MI
Lakeview High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262085005749
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) · Michigan
NCES ID 262085005749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-144 students YoY
Lakeview High School shrank from 1,383 students in 2022-23 to 1,239 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.2 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-144 students YoY 262085005749 · Battle Creek, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,241 enr · 19.1:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview Middle School (1,082 students)
Lakeview High School shrank from 1,383 students in 2022-23 to 1,239 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 65.2 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeview High School
1,241 students
- Lakeview Middl
Lakeview Middle School
1,082 students
- Minges Brook S 368
Minges Brook School
368 students
- Riverside Elem 350
Riverside Elementary School
350 students
- Westlake Eleme 349
Westlake Elementary School
349 students
- Prairieview Sc 249
Prairieview School
249 students
What this shows Lakeview High School reports 1,241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview High School compares
Lakeview High 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,241 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,241
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$13,433
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 13.1%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Lakeview High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) reports $13,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minges Brook School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairieview School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Battle Creek
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview High School
How many students attend Lakeview High School?
Lakeview High School has 1,241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,383 (2022-23) → 1,239 (2023-24), down 144.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview High School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview High School?
48.9% of students at Lakeview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview High School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview High School?
Lakeview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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).
How does Lakeview High School rank among high schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Battle Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
Besides Lakeview High School, Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) also operates Lakeview Middle School (1,082 students), Minges Brook School (368 students), and Riverside Elementary School (350 students). See the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) district page for the complete list.