Lakeland Elementary School

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313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lakeland Elementary School, located in Elk Rapids, Michigan, is a foundational part of the Elk Rapids School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their formative years. The school places a strong emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their future educational journeys within the district.

By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and community connection, Lakeland Elementary aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore and excel. As part of a smaller school district, it benefits from a close-knit community feel, allowing for meaningful collaboration between dedicated faculty, staff, and families to help every child reach their full potential. For more detailed information regarding their programs, staff, and school calendar, you can visit their website at [www.erschools.com](http://www.erschools.com).

313

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
288 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.5 %)
American Indian
7 (2.2 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elk Rapids Schools
Phone:	(231)264-8289
Website:	http://www.erschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54