Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District

6136 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755-9585
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 955 students in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
955 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#271 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
35%
50%
45%
40-44%
38%
77%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,737 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,116 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,737
$18,510
Spending / Student
$18,116
$17,693

Best Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6436 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Laker High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6136 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Laker Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6136 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District?
Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 955 students.
What is the rank of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District?
Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District is ranked #310 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District?
91% of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District?
Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,116 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 955 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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