Kettle Lake Elementary School

8451 Garbow Dr Se
Alto, MI 49302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kettle Lake 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 75-79% (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 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64%
  • : Kettle Lake Elementary School's attendance zone is located in Alto, MI, covering approximately 94.3 square miles and encompassing the entire school district. Families within this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kettle Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Kettle Lake Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
349 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Kettle Lake 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 Kettle Lake Elementary School is 0.22, 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%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
60-64%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
88%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
12%
0.22

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
7.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Kettle Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Kettle Lake 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 Kettle Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Kettle Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emmons Lake Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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 Kettle Lake Elementary School?
349 students attend Kettle Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kettle Lake Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kettle Lake Elementary School?
Kettle Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kettle Lake Elementary School offer ?
Kettle Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kettle Lake Elementary School part of?
Kettle Lake Elementary School is part of Caledonia Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64%
  • : Kettle Lake Elementary School's attendance zone is located in Alto, MI, covering approximately 94.3 square miles and encompassing the entire school district. Families within this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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