Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Great Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Great Lakes Elementary School serves the southern part of Holland, MI, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Lakes Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Great Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Lakes Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1505 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Great Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Great Lakes Elementary School is ranked #1505 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Great Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Great Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Great Lakes Elementary School?
426 students attend Great Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Great Lakes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Lakes Elementary School?
Great Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Great Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Lakes Elementary School part of?
Great Lakes Elementary School is part of West Ottawa Public School District.
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