Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kent Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kent Lake Elementary School serves the northern part of South Lyon, MI, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most students live within a 1.5-mile radius of the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.7 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kent Lake Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of the Kent Lake learning community is to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters personal excellence, respect for others, use of Habits of Mind behaviors and an understanding of diversity.
School Rankings
Kent Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Lake Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#356 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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 Kent Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Kent Lake Elementary School is ranked #356 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kent Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Kent Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann L Dolsen Elementary School, Sharon J Hardy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kent Lake Elementary School?
518 students attend Kent Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kent Lake Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent Lake Elementary School?
Kent Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kent Lake Elementary School offer ?
Kent Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kent Lake Elementary School part of?
Kent Lake Elementary School is part of South Lyon Community Schools.
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