Lakeland Elementary School (Closed 2015)

9501 Pettys Dr
Lakeland, MI 48143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lakeland 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 was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(13-14)
40-44%
41%
(13-14)
70-74%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Lakeland Elementary School?
239 students attend Lakeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lakeland Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland Elementary School?
Lakeland Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeland Elementary School offer ?
Lakeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lakeland Elementary School part of?
Lakeland Elementary School is part of Pinckney Community Schools School District.

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