- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vicksburg, MI
Sunset Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263495007063
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Lake Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Lake Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vicksburg, MI.
School address
District: Vicksburg Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263495007063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sunset Lake Elementary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 263495007063 · Vicksburg, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 17.2:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Vicksburg High School (724 students)
Sunset Lake Elementary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sunset Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vicksburg High
Vicksburg High School
724 students
- Vicksburg Midd
Vicksburg Middle School
601 students
- This school
Sunset Lake Elementary School
465 students
- Tobey Elementa
Tobey Elementary School
379 students
- Indian Lake El 265
Indian Lake Elementary School
265 students
- Vicksburg Path 126
Vicksburg Pathways High School
126 students
What this shows Sunset Lake Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Lake Elementary School compares
Sunset 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$13,964
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Sunset Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Vicksburg Community Schools reports $13,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tobey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Pathways High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Lake Elementary School?
Sunset Lake Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vicksburg, MI. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Lake Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Sunset Lake Elementary School?
32.6% of students at Sunset Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Lake Elementary School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Lake Elementary School?
Sunset Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Lake Elementary School rank among public schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Lake Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vicksburg, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vicksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Vicksburg Community Schools?
Besides Sunset Lake Elementary School, Vicksburg Community Schools also operates Vicksburg High School (724 students), Vicksburg Middle School (601 students), and Tobey Elementary School (379 students). See the Vicksburg Community Schools district page for the complete list.