Lakes Elementary School

www.rockfordschools.org

509 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lakes Elementary School is a public school located in Rockford, Michigan, serving students within the Rockford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By leveraging the resources of a larger, highly-regarded school district, Lakes Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is recognized for its strong community atmosphere and dedication to student-centered learning. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating modern educational practices to help students master essential subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, active parental involvement, and a focus on social-emotional learning, Lakes Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

509

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	23
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	34

White
445 (87.4 %)
Two or More
34 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (4.5 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Rockford Public Schools
Phone:	(616)863-6340
Website:	http://www.rockfordschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 77

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 88