- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sand Lake, MI
Sand Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sand 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 263393006960
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Lake Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 780
- students enrolled
Sand Lake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tri County Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263393006960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+400 students YoY
Sand Lake Elementary School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 792 in 2023-24 (+102.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+400 students YoY 263393006960 · Sand Lake, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 33.9:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri County Senior High School (473 students)
Sand Lake Elementary School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 792 in 2023-24 (+102.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sand Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sand Lake Elementary School
780 students
- Tri County Sen
Tri County Senior High School
473 students
- Macnaughton Sc
Macnaughton School
388 students
- Tri County Mid
Tri County Middle School
381 students
What this shows Sand Lake Elementary School reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Lake Elementary School compares
Sand 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 | 33.9:1 | ▲ 94% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.9:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,250
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
20
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Sand Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Tri County Area Schools reports $14,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sand Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri County Senior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macnaughton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tri County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Sand Lake Elementary School?
Sand Lake Elementary School has 780 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sand Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), up 400.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Lake Elementary School is 33.9:1, which is 94% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 116% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Lake Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Sand Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Lake Elementary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Sand Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Lake Elementary School?
Sand 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).
What other schools are in Tri County Area Schools?
Besides Sand Lake Elementary School, Tri County Area Schools also operates Tri County Senior High School (473 students), Macnaughton School (388 students), and Tri County Middle School (381 students). See the Tri County Area Schools district page for the complete list.