Central Lake Public Schools

Central Lake Public Schools
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
247 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Central Lake Public Schools, located in the village of Central Lake, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the local community by providing comprehensive K-12 education. As a small, rural district, the school system is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The district emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce, while fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers closely.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the region. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and community-focused initiatives, the district encourages students to develop leadership skills and a strong sense of civic responsibility. With its commitment to educational excellence and student growth, Central Lake Public Schools strives to maintain a tradition of academic achievement while adapting to the needs of its students in an evolving educational landscape.
247
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    231 (93.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Central Lake Public Schools
Phone: (231)544-3341
Website: http://www.clps.k12.mi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 156
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 12
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 21
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Ellsworth Community School
Ellsworth Community School
238 Students
9467 PARK ST
ELLSWORTH, MI 49729 (6.9 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th