At a glance
Reported students
418
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
339
Laker Elementary: 418 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 528
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Laker Elementary
Laker Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Pigeon. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools. NCES reports 418 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Laker Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.3%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Laker High School
High · Grades 09–12
339 reported students
Laker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
225 reported students
Public schools near Laker Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laker High School High · Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools | 09–12 | 339 | 0.3 mi |
| Laker Middle School Middle · Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools | 06–08 | 225 | 0.3 mi |
| OwendaleGagetown Elementary School Elementary · Owendale-Gagetown Area School District | PK–05 | 67 | 6.3 mi |
| OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School High · Owendale-Gagetown Area School District | 06–12 | 69 | 6.3 mi |
| Caseville School K12 Other · Caseville Public Schools | PK–12 | 186 | 8.8 mi |
| Huron Learning Center Other · Huron ISD | PK–12 | 34 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laker Elementary
What grades does Laker Elementary serve?
Laker Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools.
How many students attend Laker Elementary?
Laker Elementary reported 418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 528 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laker Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 418 students and 29.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Laker Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laker Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Laker Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Laker Elementary in?
Laker Elementary is part of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools, based in Pigeon, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Laker Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Laker High School (0.3 mi), Laker Middle School (0.3 mi), OwendaleGagetown Elementary School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.