Indian Lake Elementary School

11901 S 30TH ST
VICKSBURG, MI 49097

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Indian Lake Elementary School, located in Vicksburg, Michigan, is a key component of the Vicksburg Community Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment designed to foster early childhood development and foundational learning. Its location, situated in a semi-rural setting south of Kalamazoo, contributes to a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to support the educational experience.

As part of the Vicksburg Community Schools system, Indian Lake Elementary emphasizes a curriculum that aligns with state standards while promoting social-emotional growth and character development. The school prides itself on utilizing its campus to engage students in active learning, aiming to prepare them for success as they transition to the middle and high school levels within the district. Through its dedicated faculty and community-focused approach, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where young learners can build the academic and personal skills necessary for their future education.

285

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
268 (94.0 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.8 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Vicksburg Community Schools
Phone:	(269)321-1400
Website:	http://www.vicksburg-community-schools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 58

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 44