- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bloomfield, MI
Pleasant Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263516007675
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Lake Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in West Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in West Bloomfield, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516007675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Pleasant Lake Elementary School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 263516007675 · West Bloomfield, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 15.9:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
Pleasant Lake Elementary School held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pleasant 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 461
Pleasant Lake Elementary School
461 students
What this shows Pleasant Lake Elementary School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Lake Elementary School compares
Pleasant Lake 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$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
21
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
African American 21.5%
Asian 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Pleasant Lake Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Pleasant Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant 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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bloomfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Lake Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Pleasant Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Lake Elementary School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in West Bloomfield, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pleasant Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in West Bloomfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Pleasant 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.