Average
#1561 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 49% in state
Long Lake Elementary School
Elementary School · Traverse City Area Public Schools · Traverse City, MI
A Traverse City Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7600 N LONG LAKE RD, Traverse City, MI 49685
- Math 31% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Long Lake Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
37.8%
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 rateThe neighborhood
Where Long Lake 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,639
Median home value
$309,200
Median rent
$1,338/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49685; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's HousePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Westwoods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Silver Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Tcaps Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Long Lake Elementary School is listed in Traverse City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Long Lake Elementary School
Long Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, MI, part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,561 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long Lake Elementary School
What grades does Long Lake Elementary School serve?
Long Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Long Lake Elementary School?
Long Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Lake Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long Lake Elementary School rank in MI?
Long Lake Elementary School ranks #1,561 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Long Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Long Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Long Lake Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Lake Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Long Lake Elementary School a charter school?
No, Long Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long Lake Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Long Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Lake Elementary School?
37.8% of students at Long Lake 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (231) 933-7800
- Area population (ZIP 49685)
- 21,297
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 49685; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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.