Inland Lakes Elementary School

Inland Lakes Schools
4363 S STRAITS HWY
INDIAN RIVER, MI 49749
316 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Inland Lakes Elementary School, located in Indian River, Michigan, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Inland Lakes Schools district. Situated along the South Straits Highway, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young learners. The school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects while encouraging students to engage with their peers and surroundings in a rural, close-knit educational setting.

Beyond the classroom, the school leverages the unique geographic resources of the Indian River area to enhance the student experience. By maintaining a connection to the broader Inland Lakes district, the elementary school prepares students for a seamless transition into middle and high school, stressing the importance of community values and consistent academic standards. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families and provides resources to support the district's overall mission of preparing well-rounded, successful students.
316
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    283 (89.6%)
  • Two or More
    21 (6.6%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Inland Lakes Schools
Phone: (231)238-6868
Website: http://www.inlandlakes.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 57
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wolverine Elementary School
Wolverine Community School District
123 Students
5993 W SHOLES ST
WOLVERINE, MI 49799 (8.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th