Enrollment
473
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Odessa, MI
Lakewood High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262098005774
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 473
- students enrolled
Lakewood High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lakewood Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262098005774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakewood High School
Lakewood High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Odessa, Michigan, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 23% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 473 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 612 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #454, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 115 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 473 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lakewood Public Schools also operates Lakewood Middle School (514 students) and Lakewood Elementary School (461 students) alongside Lakewood High 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 Lakewood High School compares
Lakewood High 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$12,290
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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Lakewood High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakewood Public Schools, which includes Lakewood High School.
$12,290
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 61.3%
Federal 12.0%
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 Lakewood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~473 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood High School
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Odessa, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School is 21.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood High School?
31.7% of students at Lakewood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood High School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Lake Odessa, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Lakewood High School a good school?
Lakewood High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. 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 Lakewood Public Schools?
Besides Lakewood High School, Lakewood Public Schools also operates Lakewood Middle School (514 students), Lakewood Elementary School (461 students), and Lakewood Early Childhood Center (134 students). See the Lakewood Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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