- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeview, MI
Lakeview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262091005761
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 329
- students enrolled
Lakeview Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) · Michigan
NCES ID 262091005761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lakeview Middle School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 262091005761 · Lakeview, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 15.7:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (368 students)
Lakeview Middle School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 20.8 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
368 students
- This school
Lakeview Middle School
329 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary School
306 students
What this shows Lakeview Middle School reports 329 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Lakeview Middle 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 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 |
| Lakeview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Middle School
How many students attend Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeview, MI. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% 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?
56.2% 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 88.8% of enrollment, in Lakeview, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Middle School, Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) also operates Lakeview High School (368 students) and Lakeview Elementary School (306 students). See the Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) district page for the complete list.