West Shore Elementary School

3076 Lahring Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West Shore Elementary School serves 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Shore Elementary School's student population of 505 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of West Shore 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
(22-23)
38.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are West Shore Elementary School often compared to?
West Shore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyatt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Shore Elementary School?
505 students attend West Shore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of West Shore Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Shore Elementary School?
West Shore Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Shore Elementary School offer ?
West Shore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Shore Elementary School part of?
West Shore Elementary School is part of Lake Fenton Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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