Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fife Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fife Lake Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Fife Lake, MI, encompassing approximately 115.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 11.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fife Lake Elementary School's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fife Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fife Lake Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1781 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
18%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fife Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Fife Lake Elementary School is ranked #1781 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Fife Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Fife Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grandville West Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School, Kalkaska Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fife Lake Elementary School?
144 students attend Fife Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fife Lake Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fife Lake Elementary School?
Fife Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fife Lake Elementary School offer ?
Fife Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fife Lake Elementary School part of?
Fife Lake Elementary School is part of Forest Area Community Schools.
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