Inland Lakes Elementary School

4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Inland Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Inland Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Inland Lakes Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Inland Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inland Lakes Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2164 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Inland Lakes Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Inland Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Inland Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Inland Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Inland Lakes Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Inland Lakes Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Inland Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Inland Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Inland Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
91%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Inland Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Inland Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Inland Lakes Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Inland Lakes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Inland Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Inland Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inland Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Inland Lakes Elementary School is ranked #2164 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Inland Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Inland Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Inland Lakes Elementary School?
297 students attend Inland Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Inland Lakes Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inland Lakes Elementary School?
Inland Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Inland Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Inland Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Inland Lakes Elementary School part of?
Inland Lakes Elementary School is part of Inland Lakes Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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