Hartland Lakes Elementary School

687 Taylor Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hartland Lakes 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 77% (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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hartland Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Hartland Lakes Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
10 acres

School Rankings

Hartland Lakes 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 Hartland Lakes Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#137 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
77%
35%
65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
(22-23)
15.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hartland Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Hartland Lakes 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 Hartland Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Hartland Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School, Hilton Road Elementary School, Three Fires Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% 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 Hartland Lakes Elementary School?
457 students attend Hartland Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hartland Lakes Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartland Lakes Elementary School?
Hartland Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hartland Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Hartland Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hartland Lakes Elementary School part of?
Hartland Lakes Elementary School is part of Hartland Consolidated Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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