Lake City Elementary School

Lake City Area School District
5534 W DAVIS RD
LAKE CITY, MI 49651
508 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Lake City Elementary School is a public school located in Lake City, Michigan, serving as a core component of the Lake City Area Schools district. Situated on Russell Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the district, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children to prepare them for their future educational pursuits.

The school is integrated into the smaller, close-knit community of Lake City, often acting as a hub for local families. Through its official website, the district provides resources for parents and students, including academic calendars, curriculum information, and administrative updates. As part of a rural Michigan district, Lake City Elementary prioritizes a student-centered approach, aiming to foster both personal responsibility and educational success within a secure and community-focused atmosphere.
508
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    468 (92.1%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
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: Lake City Area School District
Phone: (231)839-6600
Website: http://www.lakecityschools.net
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 303
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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 80
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 92
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 78
Grade 5 96
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
McBain Elementary School
McBain Rural Agricultural Schools
520 Students
107 E MAPLE ST
MC BAIN, MI 49657 (9.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th