Laker Elementary

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools
6436 PIGEON RD
PIGEON, MI 48755
401 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Laker Elementary, located in Pigeon, Michigan, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Laker School District. Situated at 6436 Pigeon Road, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journeys. As part of the wider Laker Schools community, the elementary program is dedicated to building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics while emphasizing the development of social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, leveraging the resources and identity of the Laker district to provide students with a well-rounded experience. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the student body, Laker Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition into middle school and beyond. Those interested in more specific details, such as enrollment information, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, can find further information on their official website at [http://www.lakerschools.org](http://www.lakerschools.org).
401
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    372 (92.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.0 %)
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: Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools
Phone: (989)453-4600
Website: http://www.lakerschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 181
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 85
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 62
Grade 5 63
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
OwendaleGagetown Elementary School
Owendale-Gagetown Area School District
69 Students
7166 E MAIN ST
OWENDALE, MI 48754 (6.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th