Skip to main content

Average

#1425 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 45% in state

Lakewood Elementary School

Elementary School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI

An Ann Arbor Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

344 Gralake Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

  • Math 44% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 51% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency43.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$19,600
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at Lakewood Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2017, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Lakewood 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,024/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), 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

$115,513

Median home value

$455,100

Median rent

$1,760/mo

College educated

74.9%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Haisley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–51.1 mi389Compare →
High Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–121.1 mi49Compare →
Honey Creek Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.5K–81.1 mi249Compare →
Localbased Speced ProgramsEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.1 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Ann Arbor Public Schools

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#25 of 31
District spending per student
$19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakewood Elementary School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakewood Elementary School

Lakewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,425 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakewood Elementary School

What grades does Lakewood Elementary School serve?

Lakewood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?

Lakewood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakewood Elementary School rank in MI?

Lakewood Elementary School ranks #1,425 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lakewood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakewood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lakewood Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lakewood Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lakewood Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

36.5% of students at Lakewood 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
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
Area population (ZIP 48103)
54,635
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
40.2
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 48103; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.