At a glance
Reported students
505
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
474.5
West Shore Elementary School: 505 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
18.4:1 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
- 451
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about West Shore Elementary School
West Shore Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Fenton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Lake Fenton Community Schools. NCES reports 505 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, above 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 (88.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Shore Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.5 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.5%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
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 Lake Fenton Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Torrey Hill Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
422 reported students
Lake Fenton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
444 reported students
Lake Fenton High School
High · Grades 08–12
646 reported students
Public schools near West Shore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Hill Intermediate School Elementary · Lake Fenton Community Schools | 03–05 | 422 | 0.1 mi |
| North Road Elementary School Elementary · Fenton Area Public Schools | KG–05 | 351 | 2.9 mi |
| TomekEastern Elem School Elementary · Fenton Area Public Schools | KG–05 | 380 | 3.3 mi |
| Linden Elementary School Elementary · Linden Community Schools | PK–03 | 295 | 3.4 mi |
| Hyatt Elementary Elementary · Linden Community Schools | PK–03 | 351 | 3.6 mi |
| State Road Elementary School Elementary · Fenton Area Public Schools | KG–05 | 396 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Shore Elementary School
What grades does West Shore Elementary School serve?
West Shore Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Fenton Community Schools.
How many students attend West Shore Elementary School?
West Shore Elementary School reported 505 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 451 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Shore Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 505 students and 27.5 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 West Shore Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Shore Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Fenton Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Shore Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Shore Elementary School in?
West Shore Elementary School is part of Lake Fenton Community Schools, based in Fenton, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Shore Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Torrey Hill Intermediate School (0.1 mi), North Road Elementary School (2.9 mi), TomekEastern Elem School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.