- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Negaunee, MI
Lakeview School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262502006178
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Negaunee · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Negaunee, MI.
School address
District: Negaunee Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262502006178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lakeview School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 262502006178 · Negaunee, MI Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 15:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Negaunee High School (474 students)
Lakeview School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeview School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeview School
584 students
- Negaunee High
Negaunee High School
474 students
- Negaunee Middl
Negaunee Middle School
464 students
What this shows Lakeview School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview School compares
Lakeview 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$13,365
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Lakeview School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Negaunee Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negaunee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Negaunee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview School
How many students attend Lakeview School?
Lakeview School has 584 students enrolled. It is a public school in Negaunee, MI. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview School is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 School?
30.1% of students at Lakeview School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Negaunee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview School?
Lakeview 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).
How does Lakeview School rank among public schools in Negaunee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Negaunee, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Negaunee Public Schools?
Besides Lakeview School, Negaunee Public Schools also operates Negaunee High School (474 students) and Negaunee Middle School (464 students). See the Negaunee Public Schools district page for the complete list.