Lakeland Elementary School

Summary:

Lakeland Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Elk Rapids, Michigan, serving 313 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Elk Rapids Schools district, which is ranked 54th out of 610 districts in Michigan, Lakeland Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient use of resources.

One of Lakeland Elementary's key strengths is its consistently high academic achievement, with students outperforming the state average in M-Step test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 71.2% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.3%. Additionally, the school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools. Notably, Lakeland Elementary also excels in supporting its economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the top 10% of Michigan elementary schools for low-income student performance.

While Lakeland Elementary generally outperforms the nearby schools, such as Courtade Elementary School and Central Grade School, it lags behind the high-performing Old Mission Peninsula School, a public charter school located within a similar distance. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, which is an area of concern that the administration should address. Nevertheless, Lakeland Elementary's strong academic performance, efficient use of resources, and consistent high rankings make it a standout institution in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and Elk Rapids Schools districts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 616 Buckley St
       Elk Rapids, MI  49629-9764


(231) 264-8289

District: Elk Rapids Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools


Students who attend Lakeland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cherryland Middle School
High:    Elk Rapids High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Hispanic:
4.8%
American Indian:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeland Elementary School ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.38. (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 (90.7%), Hispanic (4.8%), American Indian (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeland Elementary School 243rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Lakeland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Elk Rapids Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Rapids Schools 54th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakeland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.07 575th 1545 62.8%
2007 64.33 615th 1565 60.7%
2008 61.56 724th 1577 54.1%
2009 71.23 465th 1589 70.7%
2010 69.16 552nd 1552 64.4%
2011 79.08 216th 1552 86.1%
2012 80.76 245th 1566 84.4%
2013 68.94 458th 1563 70.7%
2014 67.48 477th 1533 68.9%
2015 80.10 262nd 1580 83.4%
2016 74.31 346th 1548 77.6%
2017 74.68 285th 1466 80.6%
2018 82.13 239th 1448 83.5%
2019 68.74 390th 1408 72.3%
2021 64.01 340th 1153 70.5%
2022 69.75 345th 1344 74.3%
2023 74.76 328th 1470 77.7%
2024 80.38 243rd 1486 83.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.42 247th 1397 82.3%
2019 77.24 142nd 1134 87.5%
2022 74.01 175th 1099 84.1%
2023 77.61 182nd 1350 86.5%
2024 84.45 110th 1381 92.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.68 161st 1443 88.8%
2019 63.83 378th 1171 67.7%
2021 48.13 432nd 902 52.1%
2022 62.75 343rd 1106 69.0%
2023 57.30 499th 1321 62.2%
2024 74.37 260th 1342 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.44 339th 1446 76.6%
2019 54.71 512th 1196 57.2%
2021 61.57 303rd 915 66.9%
2022 75.30 236th 1139 79.3%
2023 80.63 205th 1334 84.6%
2024 77.14 241st 1347 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lakeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.84 305th 1253 75.7%
2019 59.89 428th 1128 62.1%
2021 57.65 374th 1005 62.8%
2022 62.04 385th 1102 65.1%
2023 66.68 351st 1198 70.7%
2024 69.80 320th 1204 73.4%
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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.

Lakeland Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakeland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 438 1 2 25 12 n/a n/a 0 478
1989 457 0 2 29 11 n/a n/a 0 499
1990 484 1 0 41 7 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 352 0 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 356 0 0 14 7 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 345 1 1 14 4 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 366 2 2 17 5 n/a n/a 0 392
1995 363 4 4 12 8 n/a n/a 0 391
1996 363 4 4 12 8 n/a n/a 0 391
1997 337 6 6 27 6 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 341 2 3 28 11 n/a n/a 0 385
1999 353 1 3 29 7 n/a n/a 0 393
2000 371 0 1 15 8 n/a n/a 0 395
2001 323 2 3 14 10 n/a n/a 0 352
2002 343 3 0 26 12 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 343 3 0 26 12 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 345 3 0 20 13 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 340 2 1 29 14 n/a n/a 0 386
2006 321 0 2 26 17 n/a n/a 0 366
2007 324 0 4 25 14 n/a n/a 0 367
2008 334 n/a 4 23 20 n/a n/a 0 381
2009 325 2 6 23 15 n/a n/a 0 371
2010 322 4 8 30 14 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 316 2 6 25 6 0 6 0 361
2012 315 4 3 25 11 0 6 0 364
2013 319 3 2 26 10 0 9 0 369
2014 321 4 2 34 7 0 7 0 375
2015 319 2 1 36 7 0 8 0 373
2016 292 1 1 24 13 1 6 0 338
2017 317 2 1 32 11 0 5 0 368
2018 324 0 0 24 14 3 4 0 369
2019 315 1 2 17 11 3 4 0 353
2020 326 1 2 21 11 3 5 0 369
2021 287 1 3 20 10 2 3 0 326
2022 262 2 1 11 8 1 3 0 288
2023 288 2 1 11 7 1 3 0 313
2024 282 2 1 15 5 2 4 0 311

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 Lakeland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 n/a n/a n/a
1989 499 n/a n/a 14.8
1990 533 29.0 18.3 18.4
1991 360 n/a n/a n/a
1992 377 n/a n/a 32.4
1993 365 n/a 0.0 32.6
1994 392 24.0 16.3 21.9
1995 391 21.5 18.2 21.5
1996 391 21.5 18.2 21.5
1997 382 21.0 18.2 17.3
1998 385 22.0 17.5 24.2
1999 393 22.0 17.9 16.8
2000 395 23.0 17.2 30.4
2001 352 23.0 15.3 31.8
2002 384 21.3 18.0 29.7
2003 384 21.3 18.0 29.7
2004 381 20.8 18.3 26
2005 386 20.3 19.0 30.3
2006 366 19.3 19.0 30.6
2007 367 22.3 16.5 28.6
2008 381 23.4 16.3 31
2009 371 22.3 16.6 40.4
2010 378 22.8 16.5 41
2011 361 22.8 15.8 36.8
2012 364 20.0 18.1 36.3
2013 369 19.5 18.9 37.4
2014 375 20.0 18.7 40.5
2015 373 19.0 19.6 41.6
2016 338 17.0 19.8 33.4
2017 368 18.4 19.9 37
2018 369 18.9 19.4 36.9
2019 353 19.9 17.6 39.9
2020 369 18.9 19.5 37.9
2021 326 18.5 17.5 37.4
2022 288 18.1 15.8 37.2
2023 313 18.5 16.9 41.9
2024 311 18.0 17.2 42.8

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 Lakeland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 n/a n/a n/a
1989 499 n/a n/a 14.8
1990 533 29.0 18.3 18.4
1991 360 n/a n/a n/a
1992 377 n/a n/a 32.4
1993 365 n/a 0.0 32.6
1994 392 24.0 16.3 21.9
1995 391 21.5 18.2 21.5
1996 391 21.5 18.2 21.5
1997 382 21.0 18.2 17.3
1998 385 22.0 17.5 24.2
1999 393 22.0 17.9 16.8
2000 395 23.0 17.2 30.4
2001 352 23.0 15.3 31.8
2002 384 21.3 18.0 29.7
2003 384 21.3 18.0 29.7
2004 381 20.8 18.3 26
2005 386 20.3 19.0 30.3
2006 366 19.3 19.0 30.6
2007 367 22.3 16.5 28.6
2008 381 23.4 16.3 31
2009 371 22.3 16.6 40.4
2010 378 22.8 16.5 41
2011 361 22.8 15.8 36.8
2012 364 20.0 18.1 36.3
2013 369 19.5 18.9 37.4
2014 375 20.0 18.7 40.5
2015 373 19.0 19.6 41.6
2016 338 17.0 19.8 33.4
2017 368 18.4 19.9 37
2018 369 18.9 19.4 36.9
2019 353 19.9 17.6 39.9
2020 369 18.9 19.5 37.9
2021 326 18.5 17.5 37.4
2022 288 18.1 15.8 37.2
2023 313 18.5 16.9 41.9
2024 311 18.0 17.2 42.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $731 (7.8%) $8,666 (92.2%) $9,398
2020 $736 (7.9%) $8,532 (92.1%) $9,268
2021 $803 (8.1%) $9,075 (91.9%) $9,879
2022 $1,713 (13.5%) $10,940 (86.5%) $12,653
2023 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeland Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 390th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 328th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Elementary School)43.955.6
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elk Rapids Schools)48.360.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lakeland Elementary School)58.558.6
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Elk Rapids Schools)64.858.9
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Elementary School)77.668.5
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Rapids Schools)73.363.9
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lakeland Elementary School)75.538.9
 36.6%
   4th Grade Math (Elk Rapids Schools)7239.8
 32.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Elementary School)63.963
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Rapids Schools)67.865.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Lakeland Elementary School)42.646.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Math (Elk Rapids Schools)44.452.1
 7.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lakeland Elementary School)19.724.1
 4.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Elk Rapids Schools)17.828.1
 10.3%
   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 Students353313
 11.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian117
 36.4%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1711
 35.3%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White315288
 8.6%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%41.9%
 1.9%


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Lakeland Elementary School ranks 243rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lakeland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cherryland Middle School
High : Elk Rapids High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended Lakeland Elementary School.

Students at Lakeland Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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