- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walled Lake, MI
Walled Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walled Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263516007082
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walled Lake Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 301
- students enrolled
Walled Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516007082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Walled Lake Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 263516007082 · Walled Lake, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 15.8:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
Walled Lake Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Walled 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 301
Walled Lake Elementary School
301 students
What this shows Walled Lake Elementary School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walled Lake Elementary School compares
Walled 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Asian 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Walled 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 Walled 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walled 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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walled Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Walled Lake Elementary School?
Walled Lake Elementary School has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walled Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% 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 Walled Lake Elementary School?
44.6% of students at Walled Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walled Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walled Lake Elementary School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Walled Lake, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walled Lake Elementary School?
Walled Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Walled 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.