Serving 393 students in grades 4-5, Lakeland 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeland Elementary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeland 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 Lakeland Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1906 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeland Elementary School is ranked #1906 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lakeland Elementary School often compared to?
Lakeland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pansophia Academy, Quincy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Lakeland Elementary School?
393 students attend Lakeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lakeland Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland Elementary School?
Lakeland Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeland Elementary School offer ?
Lakeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland Elementary School part of?
Lakeland Elementary School is part of Coldwater Community Schools School District.
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