Lake Fenton Community Schools

11425 Torrey Rd
Fenton, MI 48430-9622
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Lake Fenton Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,371 students in Lake Fenton Community Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Lake Fenton Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,533 Schools
# Students
2,017 Students
955,816 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
59,674 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Fenton Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#157 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)

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

46%
35%

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

54%
45%

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

44%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
81%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
28.3%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.58

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2003–2012. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
4%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
6%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
19%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% White
89%
61%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,166 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,408 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$31 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$17,166
$22,574

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,408
$21,841

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Lake Fenton Community Schools Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Torrey Hill Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12410 Torrey Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-3617
Gr: 3-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lake Fenton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11425 Torrey Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2209
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
3076 Lahring Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-6542
Gr: PK-2 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Recent Articles

When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,017 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Quick Links