Very Good
#842 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 26% in state
Laker Elementary
Elementary School · Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools · Pigeon, MI
An Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6436 PIGEON RD, Pigeon, MI 48755
- Math 45% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laker Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laker Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low195/100K
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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
$60,044
Median home value
$160,000
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| St John's Ev. Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 2.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laker Elementary is listed in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laker Elementary
Laker Elementary is a public elementary school in Pigeon, MI, part of Elkton-pigeon-bay Port Laker Schools, serving approximately 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Laker Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laker Elementary
What grades does Laker Elementary serve?
Laker Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Laker Elementary?
Laker Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laker Elementary 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 Laker Elementary rank in MI?
Laker Elementary ranks #842 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Laker Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Laker Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Laker Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laker Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laker Elementary a charter school?
No, Laker Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laker Elementary a Title I school?
No, Laker Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laker Elementary?
60.5% of students at Laker Elementary 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
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Huron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (989) 453-4600
- Area population (ZIP 48755)
- 2,867
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
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 48755; 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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