Lake Ann Elementary School

Summary:

Lake Ann Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Interlochen, Michigan, serving around 210 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Benzie County Central Schools district, which is ranked 416 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake Ann Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.9%) compared to the state average, but its academic performance has been mixed. While the school performs better than the district in some areas, it lags behind the state averages in many subjects, such as 3rd-grade ELA proficiency. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.7% in 2019-2020 to 39.0% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.38% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools district, Lake Ann Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in ELA and math. However, the school's per-student spending has increased, from $11,460 in 2019-2020 to $15,546 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools. Despite these investments, the school's statewide ranking has declined significantly, from a high of 254 out of 1,153 Michigan elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 569 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, which is concerning and may be related to the school's academic performance and other factors.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 19375 Bronson Lake Rd
       Interlochen, MI  49643-8601


(231) 275-7730

District: Benzie County Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
569th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,546 Help


Students who attend Lake Ann Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Benzie Central Middle School
High:    Benzie Central Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Ann Elementary School ranks better than 61.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Benzie County Central Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lake Ann Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Benzie County Central Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Benzie County Central Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Ann Elementary School is 18.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Benzie County Central Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Lake Ann Elementary School employs 11.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Ann Elementary School is $15,546. 1 elementary schools in the Benzie County Central Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Ann Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Ann Elementary School 569th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Lake Ann Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Benzie County Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Benzie County Central Schools 416th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Ann Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Ann Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.49 424th 1545 72.6%
2007 76.78 273rd 1565 82.6%
2008 77.24 284th 1577 82.0%
2009 85.15 74th 1589 95.3%
2010 75.29 303rd 1552 80.5%
2011 75.83 324th 1552 79.1%
2012 76.70 322nd 1566 79.4%
2013 73.85 364th 1563 76.7%
2014 59.72 646th 1533 57.9%
2015 58.10 657th 1580 58.4%
2016 47.39 832nd 1548 46.3%
2017 57.86 543rd 1466 63.0%
2018 63.12 562nd 1448 61.2%
2019 62.33 483rd 1408 65.7%
2021 72.39 254th 1153 78.0%
2022 54.29 566th 1344 57.9%
2023 46.74 743rd 1470 49.5%
2024 58.94 569th 1486 61.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Ann Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.31 458th 1397 67.2%
2019 67.42 266th 1134 76.5%
2021 78.58 84th 749 88.8%
2022 59.22 385th 1099 65.0%
2023 58.73 466th 1350 65.5%
2024 60.71 449th 1381 67.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Ann Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.26 628th 1443 56.5%
2019 51.87 539th 1171 54.0%
2021 64.02 266th 902 70.5%
2022 21.08 915th 1106 17.3%
2023 43.77 705th 1321 46.6%
2024 43.19 711th 1342 47.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Ann Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.57 489th 1446 66.2%
2019 63.53 387th 1196 67.6%
2022 59.44 424th 1139 62.8%
2023 42.31 749th 1334 43.9%
2024 58.34 524th 1347 61.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Ann Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.53 594th 1253 52.6%
2019 52.61 521st 1128 53.8%
2021 64.43 307th 1005 69.5%
2022 42.89 629th 1102 42.9%
2023 33.18 821st 1198 31.5%
2024 47.58 611th 1204 49.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Lake Ann Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Ann Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2002 276 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 282
2003 276 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 282
2004 273 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 280
2005 296 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 299 0 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 307
2007 284 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 1 290
2008 255 n/a n/a 3 2 n/a n/a 1 261
2009 251 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 2 262
2010 267 1 1 3 6 n/a n/a 2 280
2011 245 1 1 3 6 0 2 0 258
2012 231 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 242
2013 203 1 0 1 5 0 2 0 212
2014 213 2 0 1 3 0 5 0 224
2015 211 1 1 3 2 0 4 0 222
2016 207 2 1 6 2 0 6 0 224
2017 213 0 1 5 2 0 13 0 234
2018 213 0 1 4 1 1 14 0 234
2019 208 0 1 4 1 3 14 0 231
2020 202 1 1 3 0 2 8 0 217
2021 201 1 0 3 0 2 9 0 216
2022 185 2 0 6 0 1 6 0 200
2023 193 3 1 6 1 0 6 0 210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Ann Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 282 14.5 19.4 34
2003 282 14.5 19.4 34
2004 280 14.0 20.0 34.6
2005 303 14.0 21.6 33.7
2006 307 13.0 23.6 34.9
2007 290 13.4 21.6 37.4
2008 261 13.3 19.6 41.9
2009 262 15.3 17.1 49.2
2010 280 13.9 20.1 56.5
2011 258 12.6 20.4 59.7
2012 242 12.9 18.7 59.9
2013 212 13.6 15.5 58.5
2014 224 12.6 17.7 56.3
2015 222 11.0 20.1 55.9
2016 224 13.0 17.2 42.9
2017 234 12.1 19.2 19.7
2018 234 12.5 18.6 50.4
2019 231 13.5 17.0 53.7
2020 217 13.9 15.5 57.6
2021 216 13.9 15.5 57.4
2022 200 9.4 21.2 56
2023 210 11.4 18.2 62.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Ann Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 282 14.5 19.4 34
2003 282 14.5 19.4 34
2004 280 14.0 20.0 34.6
2005 303 14.0 21.6 33.7
2006 307 13.0 23.6 34.9
2007 290 13.4 21.6 37.4
2008 261 13.3 19.6 41.9
2009 262 15.3 17.1 49.2
2010 280 13.9 20.1 56.5
2011 258 12.6 20.4 59.7
2012 242 12.9 18.7 59.9
2013 212 13.6 15.5 58.5
2014 224 12.6 17.7 56.3
2015 222 11.0 20.1 55.9
2016 224 13.0 17.2 42.9
2017 234 12.1 19.2 19.7
2018 234 12.5 18.6 50.4
2019 231 13.5 17.0 53.7
2020 217 13.9 15.5 57.6
2021 216 13.9 15.5 57.4
2022 200 9.4 21.2 56
2023 210 11.4 18.2 62.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Ann Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $857 (7.9%) $10,000 (92.1%) $10,857
2020 $1,052 (9.2%) $10,408 (90.8%) $11,460
2021 $1,080 (9.1%) $10,797 (90.9%) $11,878
2022 $1,782 (13.2%) $11,696 (86.8%) $13,477
2023 $2,358 (15.2%) $13,188 (84.8%) $15,546

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Ann Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 483rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 743rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Ann Elementary School)60.528.6
 31.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benzie County Central Schools)46.327.2
 19.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lake Ann Elementary School)68.450
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Benzie County Central Schools)51.138.3
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Ann Elementary School)55.935.7
 20.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Benzie County Central Schools)40.422.1
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lake Ann Elementary School)52.935.7
 17.2%
   4th Grade Math (Benzie County Central Schools)28.316.9
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Ann Elementary School)42.950
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Benzie County Central Schools)42.239.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Lake Ann Elementary School)38.143.8
 5.7%
   5th Grade Math (Benzie County Central Schools)28.427.4
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lake Ann Elementary School)21.415.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Benzie County Central Schools)22.99.6
 13.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students231210
 9.1%
African American03
American Indian11
Asian11
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White208193
 7.2%
Two or More Races146
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.7%62.4%
 8.7%


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Students who attend Lake Ann Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benzie Central Middle School
High : Benzie Central Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended Lake Ann Elementary School.

Students at Lake Ann Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Lake Ann Elementary School ranks 569th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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