Enrollment
465
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset Lake Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset Lake Elementary School
Sunset Lake Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Vicksburg, Michigan, enrolling 465 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 465 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 615 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #557, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Vicksburg Community Schools also operates Vicksburg High School (724 students) and Vicksburg Middle School (601 students) alongside Sunset Lake Elementary 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 Sunset Lake Elementary School compares
Sunset Lake Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,675
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vicksburg Community Schools, which includes Sunset Lake Elementary School.
$12,675
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 62.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~465 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sunset Lake Elementary School a good school?
Sunset Lake Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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