- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Creek, MI
Lakeview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262085005754
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle School ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) · Michigan
NCES ID 262085005754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Lakeview Middle School held near 1,129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 63.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 262085005754 · Battle Creek, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,082 enr · 16.9:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (1,241 students)
Lakeview Middle School held near 1,129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 63.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
1,241 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 1,082 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Middle School compares
Lakeview 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,082
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Asian 14.4%
Two or More 14.2%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Lakeview Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minges Brook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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 Middle 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
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 (~1,082 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Middle School
How many students attend Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has 1,082 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,164 (2022-23) → 1,129 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Lakeview Middle School?
59.7% of students at Lakeview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Middle School is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle School ranks #12 of 13 elementary 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 elementary schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
Besides Lakeview Middle School, Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) also operates Lakeview High School (1,241 students), Minges Brook School (368 students), and Riverside Elementary School (350 students). See the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) district page for the complete list.