Below Average
#2721 of 3,192 schools in MI
Fife Lake Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Area Community Schools · Fife Lake, MI
A Forest Area Community Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7741 SHIPPY RD SOUTHWEST, Fife Lake, MI 49633
- Math 25% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fife Lake Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fife Lake Elementary School 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,567
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Forest Area Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fife Lake Elementary School is listed in Forest Area Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fife Lake Elementary School
Fife Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fife Lake, MI, part of Forest Area Community Schools, serving approximately 147 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,721 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fife Lake Elementary School
What grades does Fife Lake Elementary School serve?
Fife Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Fife Lake Elementary School?
Fife Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fife Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fife Lake Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fife Lake Elementary School rank in MI?
Fife Lake Elementary School ranks #2,721 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Fife Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fife Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fife Lake Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fife Lake Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fife Lake Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fife Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fife Lake Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fife Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fife Lake Elementary School?
72.1% of students at Fife Lake Elementary School 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (231) 879-3362
- Area population (ZIP 49633)
- 3,325
- Area average commute
- 38.6 min
- Area median age
- 51
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 49633; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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