Below Average
#2871 of 3,192 schools in MI
Inland Lakes Elementary School
Elementary School · Inland Lakes Schools · Indian River, MI
An elementary school in Indian River, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4363 SOUTH STRAITS HWY, Indian River, MI 49749
- Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 18% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Inland Lakes Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 68 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Inland 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low159/100K
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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
$66,604
Median home value
$202,600
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Inland Lakes Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,567NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Inland Lakes Elementary School is listed in Inland Lakes Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inland Lakes Elementary School
Inland Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indian River, MI, part of Inland Lakes Schools, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,871 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inland Lakes Elementary School
What grades does Inland Lakes Elementary School serve?
Inland Lakes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Inland Lakes Elementary School?
Inland Lakes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inland Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inland Lakes Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inland Lakes Elementary School rank in MI?
Inland Lakes Elementary School ranks #2,871 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Inland Lakes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Inland Lakes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Inland Lakes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inland Lakes Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Inland Lakes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Inland Lakes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Inland Lakes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Inland Lakes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inland Lakes Elementary School?
75.6% of students at Inland 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheboygan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (231) 238-6868
- Area population (ZIP 49749)
- 4,860
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 56.6
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 49749; 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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