Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center's student population of 66 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
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
How many students attend Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center?
66 students attend Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center?
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center offer ?
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center part of?
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center is part of Caledonia Community Schools School District.
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