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#1025 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 32% in state

Lakeland Elementary School

Elementary School · Elk Rapids Schools · Elk Rapids, MI

An Elk Rapids Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

616 BUCKLEY ST, Elk Rapids, MI 49629

  • Math 48% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 61% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.2 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$13,750
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Lakeland Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

42.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lakeland 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,318

Median home value

$347,100

Median rent

$1,032/mo

College educated

45.6%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Elk Rapids Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mill Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available248Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Elk Rapids Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakeland Elementary School is listed in Elk Rapids Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakeland Elementary School

Lakeland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elk Rapids, MI, part of Elk Rapids Schools, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,025 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakeland Elementary School

What grades does Lakeland Elementary School serve?

Lakeland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lakeland Elementary School?

Lakeland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakeland Elementary School rank in MI?

Lakeland Elementary School ranks #1,025 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lakeland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakeland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lakeland Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeland Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lakeland Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lakeland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lakeland Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lakeland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeland Elementary School?

42.8% of students at Lakeland 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
311
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Antrim County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
Area population (ZIP 49629)
2,037
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
56.9
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 49629; 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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