West Shore Elementary School

3076 Lahring Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West Shore Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Shore Elementary School's student population of 474 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
474 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Shore Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Shore Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Shore Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Shore Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Shore Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Shore 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
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Shore 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 West Shore Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of West Shore 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
34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Shore 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Shore 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 schools are West Shore Elementary School often compared to?
West Shore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyatt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Shore Elementary School?
474 students attend West Shore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of West Shore Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Shore Elementary School?
West Shore Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Shore Elementary School offer ?
West Shore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Shore Elementary School part of?
West Shore Elementary School is part of Lake Fenton Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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