LAKE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lake Center Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Portage Public Schools school district, located in PORTAGE, MI with about 555 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Lake Center Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lake Center Elementary School is a public school located in Portage, Michigan, serving as part of the Portage Public Schools district. It provides a comprehensive educational program for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lake Center Elementary focuses on fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff. The school is known for its commitment to student well-being and active parental involvement, which helps create a collaborative atmosphere. By leveraging its location in Portage, the school integrates local resources and district-wide standards to ensure that each student receives a well-rounded education within a safe and nurturing setting.

For more information, contact Lake Center Elementary School at (269) 323-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10011 PORTAGE RD
PORTAGE, MI 49002-7249
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LAKE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PORTAGE, MI with about 555 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
555
Teachers:
31.13
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 555 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.1%
Two or more races
8.5%
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%
Asian
2.7%
Black or African American
0.7%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.