At a glance
Reported students
401
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Whitmore Lake Elementary School: 401 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
11.9:1 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
- 324
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Whitmore Lake Elementary School
Whitmore Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Whitmore Lake. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Whitmore Lake Public School District. NCES reports 401 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 (84%) and multiracial (7.5%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Whitmore Lake Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.62 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
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White84%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black3.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.5%
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 Whitmore Lake Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Whitmore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A Brummer Elementary School Elementary · South Lyon Community Schools | KG–05 | 469 | 5.3 mi |
| Hawkins Elementary School Elementary · Brighton Area Schools | KG–04 | 551 | 5.9 mi |
| Country Elementary School Elementary · Pinckney Community Schools | PK–02 | 192 | 6.1 mi |
| Navigator Upper Elementary School Elementary · Pinckney Community Schools | 03–05 | 491 | 6.6 mi |
| Frank E Bartlett School Elementary · South Lyon Community Schools | PK–05 | 483 | 7.1 mi |
| Sayre Elementary School Elementary · South Lyon Community Schools | KG–05 | 450 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whitmore Lake Elementary School
What grades does Whitmore Lake Elementary School serve?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Whitmore Lake Public School District.
How many students attend Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School reported 401 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 324 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 401 students and 33.62 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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitmore Lake Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Whitmore Lake Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.9% 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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School in?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School is part of Whitmore Lake Public School District, based in Whitmore Lake, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include William A Brummer Elementary School (5.3 mi), Hawkins Elementary School (5.9 mi), Country Elementary School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.