Lakewood Elementary School

Summary:

Lakewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Holland, Michigan, serving 296 students in grades PK-5. As part of the West Ottawa Public School District, Lakewood consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in Michigan.

Lakewood's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranging from 76.1% to 82.7% across grades 3-5, significantly higher than the district (39.6% to 47.5%) and state (39.6% to 44%) averages. Similarly, Lakewood's math proficiency rates (59.6% to 67.4%) were also notably higher than the district (30.7% to 38.5%) and state (32.6% to 43.4%) averages. This strong academic performance has earned Lakewood a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking as high as 14th out of 1,466 schools in the 2016-2017 school year. The school also excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking among the top in the state for its White, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations.

Compared to nearby schools, Lakewood stands out as a high-performing institution. In the 2023-2024 school year, Lakewood's ELA proficiency rates were significantly higher than those of Pine Creek Elementary (21% to 36.2%), Great Lakes Elementary (31.7% to 45.3%), and Woodside Elementary (30.2% to 33.3%). Additionally, Lakewood has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 67.91% White, 20.61% Hispanic, 3.04% Asian, and 7.09% two or more races, and a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (40.88%) compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2134 W Lakewood Blvd
       Holland, MI  49424-1327


(616) 786-1300

District: West Ottawa Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,108 Help


Students who attend Lakewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Macatawa Bay Middle School
High:    West Ottawa High School Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.9%
Hispanic:
20.6%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakewood Elementary School ranks better than 96.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the West Ottawa Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.23. (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 (67.9%), Hispanic (20.6%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the West Ottawa Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakewood Elementary School is $18,108, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the West Ottawa Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakewood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakewood Elementary School 47th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Lakewood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Ottawa Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Ottawa Public School District 260th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakewood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.96 197th 1545 87.2%
2007 83.90 104th 1565 93.4%
2008 79.54 222nd 1577 85.9%
2009 78.29 255th 1589 84.0%
2010 76.06 282nd 1552 81.8%
2011 82.56 100th 1552 93.6%
2012 85.90 152nd 1566 90.3%
2013 93.07 46th 1563 97.1%
2014 83.08 185th 1533 87.9%
2015 96.63 19th 1580 98.8%
2016 94.35 47th 1548 97.0%
2017 97.33 14th 1466 99.0%
2018 95.31 34th 1448 97.7%
2019 94.87 38th 1408 97.3%
2021 96.65 17th 1153 98.5%
2022 96.69 20th 1344 98.5%
2023 95.67 41st 1470 97.2%
2024 95.23 47th 1486 96.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.66 176th 1397 87.4%
2021 97.99 3rd 749 99.6%
2023 86.88 89th 1350 93.4%
2024 93.19 34th 1381 97.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.91 47th 1443 96.7%
2019 89.25 71st 1171 93.9%
2021 82.91 102nd 902 88.7%
2023 91.10 67th 1321 94.9%
2024 87.22 111th 1342 91.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.85 32nd 1446 97.8%
2019 95.60 19th 1196 98.4%
2021 96.07 11th 915 98.8%
2022 92.86 46th 1139 96.0%
2023 94.10 44th 1334 96.7%
2024 93.85 46th 1347 96.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.06 14th 188 92.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.48 30th 1253 97.6%
2019 96.64 8th 1128 99.3%
2021 99.38 1st 1005 99.9%
2023 97.54 3rd 1198 99.7%
2024 95.24 24th 1204 98.0%
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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 Lakewood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 380 0 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 407
1989 418 0 13 22 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1990 432 1 11 19 1 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 327 3 11 24 0 n/a n/a 8 373
1992 319 2 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1993 300 2 9 15 2 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 414 5 8 20 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 436 3 13 12 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 436 3 13 12 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 451 3 15 15 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 468 3 15 10 2 n/a n/a 0 498
1999 469 2 12 11 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 456 2 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2001 454 1 10 21 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2002 422 4 9 8 1 n/a n/a 25 469
2003 422 4 9 8 1 n/a n/a 25 469
2004 424 4 12 17 1 n/a n/a 21 479
2005 403 5 18 29 0 n/a n/a 23 478
2006 413 7 23 30 0 n/a n/a 32 505
2007 415 7 14 18 0 n/a n/a 34 488
2008 401 10 18 33 n/a n/a n/a 2 464
2009 368 12 13 29 0 n/a n/a 12 434
2010 370 4 17 21 1 n/a n/a 12 425
2011 330 3 13 41 0 0 18 0 405
2012 274 3 11 46 2 0 20 0 356
2013 271 2 7 48 0 0 16 0 344
2014 266 4 5 46 0 0 14 0 335
2015 244 4 4 29 0 0 18 0 299
2016 225 8 6 42 0 0 22 0 303
2017 233 7 9 34 0 0 24 0 307
2018 214 6 8 42 0 0 24 0 294
2019 193 8 9 56 0 0 15 0 281
2020 190 8 8 58 0 0 17 0 281
2021 183 2 7 52 0 0 23 0 267
2022 194 2 6 53 0 0 24 0 279
2023 201 4 9 61 0 0 21 0 296

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 Lakewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 n/a n/a n/a
1989 454 n/a n/a 3.1
1990 464 27.0 17.1 3.4
1991 373 n/a n/a n/a
1992 346 n/a n/a 3.2
1993 328 n/a 0.0 0
1994 448 20.7 21.6 2.9
1995 466 23.1 20.2 2.6
1996 466 23.1 20.2 2.6
1997 486 25.0 19.4 2.9
1998 498 25.0 19.9 2
1999 495 26.0 19.0 2.8
2000 485 25.7 18.9 6.2
2001 487 25.5 19.1 6.4
2002 469 26.9 17.4 6.8
2003 469 26.9 17.4 6.8
2004 479 22.9 20.9 8.1
2005 478 28.9 16.5 10.8
2006 505 29.2 17.3 13.3
2007 488 28.6 17.1 15.6
2008 464 26.9 17.2 14.7
2009 434 24.3 17.9 19.2
2010 425 24.4 17.4 23
2011 405 22.4 18.0 26.2
2012 356 20.4 17.4 22.5
2013 344 20.1 17.1 23
2014 335 21.5 15.5 23.9
2015 299 20.0 14.9 25.4
2016 303 23.0 13.1 26.4
2017 307 22.4 13.6 22.1
2018 294 22.3 13.1 27.6
2019 281 22.9 12.2 26.7
2020 281 22.4 12.5 16.4
2021 267 23.5 11.3 25.1
2022 279 26.1 10.6 33.7
2023 296 23.7 12.4 40.9

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 Lakewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 n/a n/a n/a
1989 454 n/a n/a 3.1
1990 464 27.0 17.1 3.4
1991 373 n/a n/a n/a
1992 346 n/a n/a 3.2
1993 328 n/a 0.0 0
1994 448 20.7 21.6 2.9
1995 466 23.1 20.2 2.6
1996 466 23.1 20.2 2.6
1997 486 25.0 19.4 2.9
1998 498 25.0 19.9 2
1999 495 26.0 19.0 2.8
2000 485 25.7 18.9 6.2
2001 487 25.5 19.1 6.4
2002 469 26.9 17.4 6.8
2003 469 26.9 17.4 6.8
2004 479 22.9 20.9 8.1
2005 478 28.9 16.5 10.8
2006 505 29.2 17.3 13.3
2007 488 28.6 17.1 15.6
2008 464 26.9 17.2 14.7
2009 434 24.3 17.9 19.2
2010 425 24.4 17.4 23
2011 405 22.4 18.0 26.2
2012 356 20.4 17.4 22.5
2013 344 20.1 17.1 23
2014 335 21.5 15.5 23.9
2015 299 20.0 14.9 25.4
2016 303 23.0 13.1 26.4
2017 307 22.4 13.6 22.1
2018 294 22.3 13.1 27.6
2019 281 22.9 12.2 26.7
2020 281 22.4 12.5 16.4
2021 267 23.5 11.3 25.1
2022 279 26.1 10.6 33.7
2023 296 23.7 12.4 40.9

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 Lakewood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $546 (3.7%) $14,046 (96.3%) $14,592
2020 $579 (3.9%) $14,100 (96.0%) $14,680
2021 $1,386 (8.3%) $15,387 (91.7%) $16,773
2022 $2,386 (13.2%) $15,756 (86.8%) $18,142
2023 $2,446 (13.5%) $15,662 (86.5%) $18,108

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakewood 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 38th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 41st of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary School)73.180.6
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Ottawa Public School District)5444.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lakewood Elementary School)71.266.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (West Ottawa Public School District)44.740
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary School)82.585.7
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Ottawa Public School District)58.748
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lakewood Elementary School)67.571.4
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (West Ottawa Public School District)50.936.5
 14.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary School)84.477.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Ottawa Public School District)55.751.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Lakewood Elementary School)75.670
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (West Ottawa Public School District)41.534
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lakewood Elementary School)53.347.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (West Ottawa Public School District)19.419.5
 0.1%
   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 Students281296
 5.3%
African American84
 50%
American Indian00
Asian99
Hispanic5661
 8.9%
Pacific Islander00
White193201
 4.1%
Two or More Races1521
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.7%40.9%
 14.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Elementary School

Yes! Lakewood Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 47th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Lakewood Elementary School are 68% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Lakewood Elementary School.

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

Middle : Macatawa Bay Middle School
High : West Ottawa High School Campus


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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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