West Shore Elementary School

3076 Lahring Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Shore Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
447 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Shore Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
90%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.19
This chart display the diversity score of West Shore Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Shore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Shore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are West Shore Elementary School often compared to?
West Shore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyatt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Shore Elementary School?
447 students attend West Shore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Shore Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Shore Elementary School?
West Shore Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Shore Elementary School offer ?
West Shore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Shore Elementary School part of?
West Shore Elementary School is part of Lake Fenton Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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