Enrollment
301
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walled Lake Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walled Lake Elementary School
Walled Lake Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Walled Lake, Michigan, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 600 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students) and Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 students) alongside Walled 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 Walled Lake Elementary School compares
Walled 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,084
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, which includes Walled Lake Elementary School.
$14,084
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 50.6%
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 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
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~301 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Walled Lake Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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