Enrollment
1,082
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Middle School
Lakeview Middle School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 1,082 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,082 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #101, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 291 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,082 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) also operates Lakeview High School (1,241 students) and Minges Brook School (368 students) alongside Lakeview Middle 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 Lakeview Middle School compares
Lakeview Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,295
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun), which includes Lakeview Middle School.
$12,295
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.2%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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 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 (~1,082 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakeview Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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