Enrollment
584
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview School
Lakeview School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Negaunee, Michigan, enrolling 584 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 564 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #277.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Negaunee Public Schools also operates Negaunee High School (474 students) and Negaunee Middle School (464 students) alongside Lakeview 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 School compares
Lakeview 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,941
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Negaunee Public Schools, which includes Lakeview School.
$11,941
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.5%
State 47.2%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~584 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Negaunee on the city page.
Is Lakeview School a good school?
Lakeview School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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