Kettle Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Kettle Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Alto, Michigan, serving 371 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Caledonia Community Schools district, which is ranked 18th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kettle Lake Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math proficiency rates for 3rd and 4th grades, with 62.3% of 3rd graders and 75% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.3%, respectively. In Math, 70.1% of 3rd graders and 82.9% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 43.4% and 39.1%. The school has also consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with a ranking of 67 out of 1,486 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kettle Lake Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (88.14%) compared to the state average, and lower percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 6.9% to 13.2% over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.9%) compared to the state average and many of the nearby schools, such as Discovery Elementary, Thornapple Elementary School, and Dutton Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-4

 8451 Garbow Dr SE
       Alto, MI  49302-9162


(616) 868-6113

District: Caledonia Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,797 Help


Students who attend Kettle Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Duncan Lake Middle School
    Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
High:    Caledonia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Two or more races:
5.3%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kettle Lake Elementary School ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Caledonia Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.25. (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 Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Caledonia Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kettle Lake Elementary School is 17.6. 4 elementary schools in the Caledonia Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kettle Lake Elementary School is $13,797, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Caledonia Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kettle Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettle Lake Elementary School 67th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Kettle Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Caledonia Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Community Schools 18th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kettle Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kettle Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.07 179th 1545 88.4%
2007 81.24 167th 1565 89.3%
2008 83.57 104th 1577 93.4%
2009 83.77 103rd 1589 93.5%
2010 84.23 19th 1552 98.8%
2011 85.42 37th 1552 97.6%
2012 91.27 67th 1566 95.7%
2013 81.16 233rd 1563 85.1%
2014 83.59 177th 1533 88.5%
2015 82.77 218th 1580 86.2%
2016 89.00 116th 1548 92.5%
2017 78.92 229th 1466 84.4%
2018 85.84 165th 1448 88.6%
2019 80.97 210th 1408 85.1%
2021 91.57 60th 1153 94.8%
2022 90.47 95th 1344 92.9%
2023 93.45 60th 1470 95.9%
2024 93.25 67th 1486 95.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kettle Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.47 20th 1397 98.6%
2024 78.25 180th 1381 87.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Kettle Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.93 251st 1443 82.6%
2019 70.06 296th 1171 74.7%
2021 83.72 86th 902 90.5%
2022 88.41 84th 1106 92.4%
2023 94.70 30th 1321 97.7%
2024 96.92 13th 1342 99.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Kettle Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.58 130th 1446 91.0%
2019 84.49 121st 1196 89.9%
2021 93.62 24th 915 97.4%
2022 90.06 74th 1139 93.5%
2023 89.60 81st 1334 93.9%
2024 81.38 196th 1347 85.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kettle Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.24 222nd 1253 82.3%
2019 76.54 215th 1128 80.9%
2021 90.60 48th 1005 95.2%
2022 87.48 87th 1102 92.1%
2023 92.15 50th 1198 95.8%
2024 91.72 58th 1204 95.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Kettle Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 373 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1989 384 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1990 339 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a -1 341
1991 346 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 377 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1993 398 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1994 389 1 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1995 437 2 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1996 437 2 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1997 443 3 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 439 2 9 8 4 n/a n/a 0 462
1999 444 4 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 404 2 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 403 3 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 404 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2003 404 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2004 416 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 390 1 6 10 4 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 398 0 6 10 4 n/a n/a 0 418
2007 382 0 8 8 0 n/a n/a 9 407
2008 402 4 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2009 393 7 9 10 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2010 378 7 11 12 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2011 390 3 6 10 0 0 3 0 412
2012 386 3 6 7 0 0 3 0 405
2013 393 2 3 12 0 0 3 0 413
2014 392 0 2 12 0 0 4 0 410
2015 395 1 4 12 0 0 6 0 418
2016 386 4 2 11 0 0 9 0 412
2017 396 3 3 12 1 1 11 0 427
2018 410 4 4 16 1 2 13 0 450
2019 406 5 3 18 1 2 13 0 448
2020 417 3 6 12 1 2 18 0 459
2021 412 2 7 14 0 2 17 0 454
2022 330 2 5 20 0 1 20 0 378
2023 327 1 4 21 2 0 16 0 371
2024 317 1 3 16 3 0 19 0 359

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 Kettle Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 n/a n/a n/a
1989 387 n/a n/a 4.1
1990 341 38.0 8.9 3.2
1991 349 n/a n/a n/a
1992 383 n/a n/a n/a
1993 404 n/a 0.0 9.4
1994 402 18.5 21.7 6.2
1995 453 22.2 20.4 4.6
1996 453 22.2 20.4 4.6
1997 457 22.0 20.8 3.1
1998 462 21.0 22.0 1.9
1999 463 21.0 22.0 1.7
2000 419 20.1 20.8 2.9
2001 421 19.5 21.6 2.9
2002 404 21.8 18.5 5
2003 404 21.8 18.5 5
2004 416 21.8 19.1 6.5
2005 411 21.2 19.4 7.1
2006 418 21.2 19.7 7.2
2007 407 21.2 19.2 5.8
2008 426 21.2 20.1 10.3
2009 420 20.7 20.3 10
2010 409 22.6 18.0 13.4
2011 412 21.1 19.4 13.3
2012 405 20.6 19.6 14.1
2013 413 21.1 19.5 13.8
2014 410 22.9 17.8 16.1
2015 418 23.0 18.1 13.6
2016 412 23.0 17.9 10.9
2017 427 22.1 19.2 10.8
2018 450 23.3 19.3 14
2019 448 25.3 17.7 12.1
2020 459 26.5 17.3 12.9
2021 454 26.1 17.3 15.4
2022 378 24.3 15.5 15.1
2023 371 23.3 15.8 15.9
2024 359 20.3 17.6 16.2

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 Kettle Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 n/a n/a n/a
1989 387 n/a n/a 4.1
1990 341 38.0 8.9 3.2
1991 349 n/a n/a n/a
1992 383 n/a n/a n/a
1993 404 n/a 0.0 9.4
1994 402 18.5 21.7 6.2
1995 453 22.2 20.4 4.6
1996 453 22.2 20.4 4.6
1997 457 22.0 20.8 3.1
1998 462 21.0 22.0 1.9
1999 463 21.0 22.0 1.7
2000 419 20.1 20.8 2.9
2001 421 19.5 21.6 2.9
2002 404 21.8 18.5 5
2003 404 21.8 18.5 5
2004 416 21.8 19.1 6.5
2005 411 21.2 19.4 7.1
2006 418 21.2 19.7 7.2
2007 407 21.2 19.2 5.8
2008 426 21.2 20.1 10.3
2009 420 20.7 20.3 10
2010 409 22.6 18.0 13.4
2011 412 21.1 19.4 13.3
2012 405 20.6 19.6 14.1
2013 413 21.1 19.5 13.8
2014 410 22.9 17.8 16.1
2015 418 23.0 18.1 13.6
2016 412 23.0 17.9 10.9
2017 427 22.1 19.2 10.8
2018 450 23.3 19.3 14
2019 448 25.3 17.7 12.1
2020 459 26.5 17.3 12.9
2021 454 26.1 17.3 15.4
2022 378 24.3 15.5 15.1
2023 371 23.3 15.8 15.9
2024 359 20.3 17.6 16.2

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 Kettle Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $310 (2.9%) $10,514 (97.1%) $10,824
2020 $322 (3.1%) $10,072 (96.9%) $10,395
2021 $1,165 (9.9%) $10,629 (90.1%) $11,793
2022 $774 (6.4%) $11,271 (93.6%) $12,045
2023 $1,366 (9.9%) $12,430 (90.1%) $13,796

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kettle Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 60th of 1470 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kettle Lake Elementary School)71.864.4
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Community Schools)68.567.1
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Kettle Lake Elementary School)70.568.5
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Caledonia Community Schools)67.977.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kettle Lake Elementary School)87.278.8
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Community Schools)71.676.5
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Kettle Lake Elementary School)87.285.2
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Caledonia Community Schools)6476.6
 12.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448371
 17.2%
African American51
 80%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic1821
 16.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White406327
 19.5%
Two or More Races1316
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.1%15.9%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kettle Lake Elementary School

Yes! Kettle Lake Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 67th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

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

Middle : Duncan Lake Middle School
Middle : Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
High : Caledonia High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Kettle Lake Elementary School.

Students at Kettle Lake Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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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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