Lake Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Lake Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Lake, Michigan, serving 273 students in grades PK-4 and part of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district.

Lake Hills Elementary consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math compared to state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69% of 3rd graders and 63.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 39.6% and 43.3% statewide. In Math, 74.1% of 3rd graders and 55.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to 43.4% and 39.1% statewide. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Michigan elementary schools, and performs well across different student subgroups, including male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district, Lake Hills Elementary generally outperforms its peers on academic measures. The school also outperforms nearby Mona Shores Public Schools and Fruitport Community Schools on most academic measures. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.7% in 2018-2019 to 45.3% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern that the school and district should address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 18181 Dogwood Dr
       Spring Lake, MI  49456-9119


(616) 850-5600

District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,513 Help


Students who attend Lake Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeshore Middle School
    White Pines Intermediate School
High:    Grand Haven High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
African American:
6.6%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Hills Elementary School ranks better than 90.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Haven Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.43. (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 (81%), African American (6.6%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Grand Haven Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Hills Elementary School is $17,513. 3 elementary schools in the Grand Haven Area Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Hills Elementary School 144th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Lake Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grand Haven Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Haven Area Public Schools 153rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.19 750th 1545 51.5%
2007 70.72 431st 1565 72.5%
2008 76.92 293rd 1577 81.4%
2009 79.55 214th 1589 86.5%
2010 78.92 172nd 1552 88.9%
2011 72.00 436th 1552 71.9%
2012 72.90 390th 1566 75.1%
2013 71.45 417th 1563 73.3%
2014 62.94 578th 1533 62.3%
2015 90.34 89th 1580 94.4%
2016 97.07 16th 1548 99.0%
2017 89.24 82nd 1466 94.4%
2018 93.68 56th 1448 96.1%
2019 95.88 28th 1408 98.0%
2021 82.09 157th 1153 86.4%
2022 89.65 108th 1344 92.0%
2023 90.50 105th 1470 92.9%
2024 88.43 144th 1486 90.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.58 13th 1397 99.1%
2019 98.89 2nd 1134 99.8%
2021 83.04 50th 749 93.3%
2022 90.08 29th 1099 97.4%
2023 87.64 76th 1350 94.4%
2024 80.12 152nd 1381 89.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.92 36th 1443 97.5%
2021 70.34 199th 902 77.9%
2022 89.89 63rd 1106 94.3%
2023 84.93 136th 1321 89.7%
2024 79.91 208th 1342 84.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.75 89th 1446 93.8%
2019 94.39 28th 1196 97.7%
2021 88.53 61st 915 93.3%
2022 84.96 125th 1139 89.0%
2023 87.22 112th 1334 91.6%
2024 88.88 102nd 1347 92.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.40 19th 1253 98.5%
2019 95.73 20th 1128 98.2%
2021 84.66 96th 1005 90.4%
2022 90.53 62nd 1102 94.4%
2023 90.95 61st 1198 94.9%
2024 86.23 115th 1204 90.4%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 253 0 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 260
1989 274 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1990 289 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 296 0 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 303
1992 279 0 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 292
1993 267 0 9 5 4 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 242 1 7 6 5 n/a n/a 0 261
1995 242 1 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 253
1996 242 1 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 253
1997 223 3 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 160 2 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 171
1999 185 2 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2000 171 1 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 181
2001 165 3 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 180
2002 168 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 3 184
2003 168 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 3 184
2004 135 3 2 7 1 n/a n/a 3 151
2005 139 6 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 156
2006 275 6 2 19 3 n/a n/a 0 305
2007 276 13 3 18 3 n/a n/a 0 313
2008 266 9 5 17 n/a n/a n/a 13 310
2009 255 14 6 13 1 n/a n/a 11 300
2010 273 16 7 12 3 n/a n/a 3 314
2011 261 19 5 21 2 0 6 0 314
2012 272 16 3 11 0 0 5 0 307
2013 241 12 3 10 0 0 9 0 275
2014 227 11 4 8 1 0 12 0 263
2015 231 13 3 12 0 0 16 0 275
2016 227 7 2 15 0 0 12 0 263
2017 235 11 2 17 0 0 14 0 279
2018 218 20 3 16 0 0 13 0 270
2019 222 13 6 19 1 0 7 0 268
2020 263 14 7 19 1 0 11 0 315
2021 264 11 5 19 0 0 10 0 309
2022 231 14 7 22 0 0 10 0 284
2023 221 18 4 15 0 0 15 0 273

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 Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 n/a n/a n/a
1989 281 n/a n/a 8.9
1990 292 39.0 7.4 13.7
1991 303 n/a n/a n/a
1992 292 n/a n/a 22.6
1993 285 n/a 0.0 24.9
1994 261 13.0 20.1 15.7
1995 253 14.1 17.9 18.2
1996 253 14.1 17.9 18.2
1997 238 13.0 18.3 18.1
1998 171 10.0 17.1 13.5
1999 194 10.0 19.4 14.4
2000 181 10.1 17.9 28.2
2001 180 9.8 18.4 28.9
2002 184 10.3 17.9 27.1
2003 184 10.3 17.9 27.1
2004 151 8.9 17.0 25.7
2005 156 8.7 17.9 23.7
2006 305 17.1 17.8 35.1
2007 313 16.4 19.1 35.1
2008 310 16.6 18.7 43.1
2009 300 16.1 18.6 45.3
2010 314 16.1 19.3 46.9
2011 314 16.1 19.4 51.3
2012 307 16.1 19.0 52.8
2013 275 16.0 17.1 46.5
2014 263 16.7 15.6 49.8
2015 275 17.0 16.1 49.5
2016 263 17.0 15.4 52.1
2017 279 18.3 15.2 50.5
2018 270 18.4 14.6 52.2
2019 268 18.3 14.5 54.1
2020 315 20.4 15.4 48.6
2021 309 21.1 14.5 50.5
2022 284 19.3 14.6 51.8
2023 273 20.2 13.4 48.7

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 Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 n/a n/a n/a
1989 281 n/a n/a 8.9
1990 292 39.0 7.4 13.7
1991 303 n/a n/a n/a
1992 292 n/a n/a 22.6
1993 285 n/a 0.0 24.9
1994 261 13.0 20.1 15.7
1995 253 14.1 17.9 18.2
1996 253 14.1 17.9 18.2
1997 238 13.0 18.3 18.1
1998 171 10.0 17.1 13.5
1999 194 10.0 19.4 14.4
2000 181 10.1 17.9 28.2
2001 180 9.8 18.4 28.9
2002 184 10.3 17.9 27.1
2003 184 10.3 17.9 27.1
2004 151 8.9 17.0 25.7
2005 156 8.7 17.9 23.7
2006 305 17.1 17.8 35.1
2007 313 16.4 19.1 35.1
2008 310 16.6 18.7 43.1
2009 300 16.1 18.6 45.3
2010 314 16.1 19.3 46.9
2011 314 16.1 19.4 51.3
2012 307 16.1 19.0 52.8
2013 275 16.0 17.1 46.5
2014 263 16.7 15.6 49.8
2015 275 17.0 16.1 49.5
2016 263 17.0 15.4 52.1
2017 279 18.3 15.2 50.5
2018 270 18.4 14.6 52.2
2019 268 18.3 14.5 54.1
2020 315 20.4 15.4 48.6
2021 309 21.1 14.5 50.5
2022 284 19.3 14.6 51.8
2023 273 20.2 13.4 48.7

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 Lake Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $909 (7.6%) $11,098 (92.4%) $12,007
2020 $860 (7.2%) $11,065 (92.8%) $11,924
2021 $1,406 (11.1%) $11,291 (88.9%) $12,697
2022 $1,498 (10.0%) $13,429 (90.0%) $14,928
2023 $2,364 (13.5%) $15,148 (86.5%) $17,513

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Hills Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 28th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 105th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Hills Elementary School)75.662.5
 13.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)71.165.6
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lake Hills Elementary School)8066.7
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)75.768.1
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Hills Elementary School)88.477.8
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)70.565.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lake Hills Elementary School)74.468.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)6351.9
 11.1%
   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 Students268273
 1.9%
African American1318
 38.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic1915
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White222221
 0.5%
Two or More Races715
 114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.1%48.7%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Hills Elementary School

Students at Lake Hills Elementary School are 81% White, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Lakeshore Middle School
Middle : White Pines Intermediate School
High : Grand Haven High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Lake Hills Elementary School.

Yes. Lake Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 9.7% of Michigan elementary schools.


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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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