Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kettle Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64%
- Attendance Zone: Kettle Lake Elementary School's attendance zone is located in Alto, MI, covering approximately 94.3 square miles and encompassing the entire school district. Families within this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kettle Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kettle Lake Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kettle Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kettle Lake Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
White
88%
63%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kettle Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Kettle Lake Elementary School is ranked #137 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kettle Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Kettle Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emmons Lake Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kettle Lake Elementary School?
349 students attend Kettle Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kettle Lake Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kettle Lake Elementary School?
Kettle Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kettle Lake Elementary School offer ?
Kettle Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kettle Lake Elementary School part of?
Kettle Lake Elementary School is part of Caledonia Community Schools.
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