Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 502 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakes Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lakes Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mecosta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Lakes Elementary School?
502 students attend Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lakes Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakes Elementary School?
Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakes Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 502 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
