- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wixom, MI
Loon Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Loon Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263516007085
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loon Lake Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wixom · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Loon Lake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loon Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wixom, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516007085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Loon Lake Elementary School grew from 479 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 263516007085 · Wixom, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 19.1:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
Loon Lake Elementary School grew from 479 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Loon Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walled Lake No
Walled Lake Northern High School
1,383 students
- Walled Lake Ce
Walled Lake Central High School
1,182 students
- Walled Lake We
Walled Lake Western High School
1,033 students
- Clifford H Sma
Clifford H Smart Middle School
888 students
- Walnut Creek M
Walnut Creek Middle School
641 students
- This school 496
Loon Lake Elementary School
496 students
What this shows Loon Lake Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loon Lake Elementary School compares
Loon Lake Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,362
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Loon Lake Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools reports $15,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loon Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loon Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loon Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Loon Lake Elementary School?
Loon Lake Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wixom, MI. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loon Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loon Lake Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loon Lake Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Loon Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loon Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Loon Lake Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Wixom, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loon Lake Elementary School?
Loon Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Loon Lake Elementary School rank among public schools in Wixom?
By Resource Investment Index, Loon Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wixom, 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 Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Loon Lake Elementary School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students), Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 students), and Walled Lake Western High School (1,033 students). See the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.