At a glance
Reported students
265
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
422
Indian Lake Elementary School: 265 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
13.6:1 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
- 255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Indian Lake Elementary School
Indian Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Vicksburg. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Vicksburg Community Schools. NCES reports 265 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, 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 (92.1%) and multiracial (4.5%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Indian Lake Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.53 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 1 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
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.1%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.5%
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 Vicksburg Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tobey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
379 reported students
Sunset Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students
Vicksburg Pathways High School
High · Grades 09–12
126 reported students
Vicksburg Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
601 reported students
Vicksburg High School
High · Grades 09–12
724 reported students
Public schools near Indian Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Lake Elementary School Elementary · Vicksburg Community Schools | KG–05 | 465 | 3.7 mi |
| Tobey Elementary School Elementary · Vicksburg Community Schools | PK–05 | 379 | 3.8 mi |
| ClimaxScotts Elementary School Elementary · Climax-Scotts Community Schools | PK–05 | 234 | 4.7 mi |
| Lake Center Elementary School Elementary · Portage Public Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 5 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Portage Public Schools | KG–05 | 439 | 6.8 mi |
| Woodland Elementary School Elementary · Portage Public Schools | KG–05 | 348 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Indian Lake Elementary School
What grades does Indian Lake Elementary School serve?
Indian Lake Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vicksburg Community Schools.
How many students attend Indian Lake Elementary School?
Indian Lake Elementary School reported 265 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 255 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Indian Lake Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 265 students and 19.53 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 Indian Lake Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Indian Lake Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vicksburg Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Indian Lake Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.2% 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 Indian Lake Elementary School in?
Indian Lake Elementary School is part of Vicksburg Community Schools, based in Vicksburg, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Indian Lake Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunset Lake Elementary School (3.7 mi), Tobey Elementary School (3.8 mi), ClimaxScotts Elementary School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.