Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center

Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center serves 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center's student population of 57 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center is 0.22, 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
6:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
88%
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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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center?
57 students attend Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center?
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center offer ?
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center part of?
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center is part of Caledonia Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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