Lake Ann Elementary School

19375 BRONSON LAKE RD
INTERLOCHEN, MI 49643

www.benzieschools.net

180 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Ann Elementary School is a public school located in Interlochen, Michigan, and serves as a key part of the Benzie County Central Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth and social development during their primary formative years.

As part of the broader Benzie County school system, Lake Ann Elementary benefits from the district’s collaborative resources and commitment to student success. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff work to foster a sense of belonging and community engagement. By maintaining a connection to the district’s website, the school ensures that families have access to essential updates, curriculum information, and administrative support to help navigate the academic year.

180

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Ann Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
167 (92.8%)
Two or More
5 (2.8%)
Hispanic
4 (2.2%)
Black
3 (1.7%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Benzie County Central Schools
Phone:	(231)275-7730
Website:	http://www.benzieschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 28

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 27