Lakeland Elementary School

www.coldwaterschools.org

373 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Lakeland Elementary School, located at 519 Otis Road in Coldwater, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Coldwater Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By prioritizing academic growth and character development, Lakeland Elementary aims to build a strong foundation for its students, preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Coldwater school system, Lakeland Elementary leverages district resources to provide a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The school focuses on creating a collaborative community involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that every student has the tools and attention necessary to succeed. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, or district updates, the official website at [www.coldwaterschools.org](http://www.coldwaterschools.org) serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.

373

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	34
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
319 (85.5 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.1 %)
Two or More
10 (2.7 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Coldwater Community Schools
Phone:	(517)279-5980
Website:	http://www.coldwaterschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 195

Grade 5 178