At a glance
Reported students
434
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Lakewood Elementary School: 434 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
16.9:1 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
- 338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Lakewood Elementary School
Lakewood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in White Lake. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Huron Valley Schools. NCES reports 434 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 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, close to 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 (87.3%) and multiracial (5.5%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lakewood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.7 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
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.3%
- Hispanic3%
- Black2.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 Huron Valley Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Spring Mills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
424 reported students
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
448 reported students
Johnson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
419 reported students
Kurtz Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–07
400 reported students
Oxbow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Country Oaks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
488 reported students
Public schools near Lakewood Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxbow Elementary School Elementary · Huron Valley Schools | PK–05 | 397 | 1.9 mi |
| Commerce Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | KG–05 | 534 | 2.5 mi |
| Dublin Elementary Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | PK–05 | 467 | 2.7 mi |
| Country Oaks Elementary School Elementary · Huron Valley Schools | KG–05 | 488 | 2.9 mi |
| Glengary Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | KG–05 | 311 | 4 mi |
| Houghton Elementary School Elementary · Waterford School District | PK–05 | 278 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary School
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School serve?
Lakewood Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Huron Valley Schools.
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School reported 434 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 338 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 434 students and 25.7 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 Lakewood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakewood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huron Valley Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lakewood Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.3% 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 Lakewood Elementary School in?
Lakewood Elementary School is part of Huron Valley Schools, based in Highland, MI, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakewood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oxbow Elementary School (1.9 mi), Commerce Elementary School (2.5 mi), Dublin Elementary (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.