Lake Center Elementary School

www.portageps.org

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Center Elementary School is a public school located in Portage, Michigan, serving as part of the Portage Public Schools district. It provides a comprehensive educational program for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lake Center Elementary focuses on fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff. The school is known for its commitment to student well-being and active parental involvement, which helps create a collaborative atmosphere. By leveraging its location in Portage, the school integrates local resources and district-wide standards to ensure that each student receives a well-rounded education within a safe and nurturing setting.

494

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Center Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	40
Black	11
Asian	18
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

White
376 (76.1%)
Two or More
48 (9.7%)
Hispanic
40 (8.1%)
Asian
18 (3.6%)
Black
11 (2.2%)
American Indian
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:	Portage Public Schools
Phone:	(269)323-6355
Website:	http://www.portageps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 82

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 87