Excellent
#47 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Caledonia Community Schools · Caledonia, MI
A Caledonia Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
9751 DUNCAN LAKE AVE SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Caledonia.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,548
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,299/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–4 | 0.1 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Emmons Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Paris Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–4 | 3.4 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Dutton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Caledonia Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center is listed in Caledonia Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Caledonia, MI, part of Caledonia Community Schools, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
What's said publicly about Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
What grades does Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center serve?
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center?
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center rank in MI?
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center ranks #47 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center?
17.2% of students at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (616) 891-6220
- Area population (ZIP 49316)
- 26,060
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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