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#1799 of 3,192 schools in MI
Great Lakes Elementary School
Elementary School · West Ottawa Public School District · Holland, MI
A West Ottawa Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3200 152ND AVE, Holland, MI 49424
- Math 29% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 44% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Great Lakes Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Great Lakes 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,621/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,353
Median home value
$270,000
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Waukazoo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Holland Christian Rose Park Elementary ChristianPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Pine Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 390 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Ottawa Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Great Lakes Elementary School is listed in West Ottawa Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Lakes Elementary School
Great Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Holland, MI, part of West Ottawa Public School District, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,799 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Lakes Elementary School
What grades does Great Lakes Elementary School serve?
Great Lakes Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Great Lakes Elementary School?
Great Lakes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Lakes Elementary School rank in MI?
Great Lakes Elementary School ranks #1,799 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Great Lakes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Lakes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Great Lakes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Lakes Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Great Lakes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Great Lakes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Lakes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Great Lakes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Lakes Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Great Lakes 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (616) 786-1200
- Area population (ZIP 49424)
- 48,995
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 49424; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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