- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Lakewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263591007188
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591007188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lakewood Elementary School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 263591007188 · Holland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 12.7:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students)
Lakewood Elementary School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ottawa Hi
West Ottawa High School Campus
2,187 students
- Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights Middle School
903 students
- Macatawa Bay M 632
Macatawa Bay Middle School
632 students
- Waukazoo Eleme 466
Waukazoo Elementary School
466 students
- Lakeshore Elem 440
Lakeshore Elementary School
440 students
- This school 293
Lakewood Elementary School
293 students
What this shows Lakewood Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Elementary School compares
Lakewood Elementary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$14,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Lakewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Ottawa Public School District reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary School
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% 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 Lakewood Elementary School?
34.1% of students at Lakewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Holland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakewood Elementary School rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides Lakewood Elementary School, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), and Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.