Bunker Elementary

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lakeside Elementary School, located at 2312 Denmark Street in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Muskegon Public Schools district. Situated in a community known for its proximity to the shores of Lake Michigan, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the larger district, Lakeside Elementary aims to provide its diverse student body with a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for success in their middle school years and beyond.

As part of the Muskegon Public Schools system, the school prioritizes a collaborative culture involving teachers, families, and the local community. Through its digital presence at mpsk12.net, the school maintains communication with parents and stakeholders, highlighting its focus on modern instructional practices and district-wide initiatives. Lakeside Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, reflecting the broader educational goals and values upheld by the Muskegon public school community.

398

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bunker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	71
Black	149
Two or More	64
American Indian	1

Black
149 (37.4 %)
White
113 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
71 (17.8 %)
Two or More
64 (16.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
Phone:	(231)720-2300
Website:	http://muskegonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 74

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 72