Is Laker Elementary a good school?

Laker Elementary ranks 488 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Laker Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 410 students attended Laker Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Laker Elementary?

Students at Laker Elementary are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Laker Elementary attend?

Students who attend Laker Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Laker Middle School High : Laker High School

Laker Elementary

Summary:

Laker Elementary is a public elementary school located in Pigeon, Michigan, serving 401 students in grades K-5 as part of the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools district. The school generally performs well, particularly in math, but faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and a declining statewide ranking.

Laker Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.77%) compared to the state average, and its students generally outperform nearby schools like Ubly Community Elementary and Cass City Elementary on state assessments, especially in math. The school's male students and white students perform better than their female and non-white counterparts, respectively. Additionally, Laker Elementary's special education students and low-income students (as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility) perform relatively well compared to their peers statewide.

However, Laker Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 12.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, from 335 out of 1,344 Michigan elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 488 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other schools across the state.

Detail:

Public K-5

6436 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755-9504

(989) 453-4600

District: Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
488^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,075

Students who attend Laker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Laker Middle School
High:	Laker High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 410

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laker Elementary ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.67. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (7.8%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laker Elementary is 15. (See more...)

Compare Laker Elementary employs 27.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laker Elementary is $14,075.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laker Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laker Elementary 488^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Laker Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools 236^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Laker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	69.39	456^th	1545	70.5%
2007	58.30	784^th	1565	49.9%
2008	73.54	378^th	1577	76.0%
2009	73.40	391^st	1589	75.4%
2010	69.67	534^th	1552	65.6%
2011	64.26	649^th	1552	58.2%
2012	74.71	347^th	1566	77.8%
2013	71.28	420^th	1563	73.1%
2014	61.60	602^nd	1533	60.7%
2015	60.38	619^th	1580	60.8%
2016	61.94	567^th	1548	63.4%
2017	73.27	304^th	1466	79.3%
2018	75.34	352^nd	1448	75.7%
2019	60.51	511^th	1408	63.7%
2021	53.55	467^th	1153	59.5%
2022	70.26	335^th	1344	75.1%
2023	61.90	523^rd	1470	64.4%
2024	64.67	488^th	1486	67.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Laker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.97	46^th	225	79.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	72.87	274^th	1397	80.4%
2019	44.31	639^th	1134	43.7%
2021	49.91	348^th	749	53.5%
2022	70.74	219^th	1099	80.1%
2023	62.86	406^th	1350	69.9%
2024	62.96	409^th	1381	70.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Laker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	76.20	303^rd	1443	79.0%
2019	53.93	518^th	1171	55.8%
2021	51.75	396^th	902	56.1%
2022	68.37	280^th	1106	74.7%
2023	45.14	677^th	1321	48.8%
2024	52.86	579^th	1342	56.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Laker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	70.36	400^th	1446	72.3%
2019	55.97	495^th	1196	58.6%
2021	37.19	576^th	915	37.0%
2022	59.98	411^th	1139	63.9%
2023	68.17	373^rd	1334	72.0%
2024	64.50	430^th	1347	68.1%

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Rank History for White students at Laker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	65.46	402^nd	1253	67.9%
2019	48.72	579^th	1128	48.7%
2021	45.86	521^st	1005	48.2%
2022	59.55	420^th	1102	61.9%
2023	50.56	573^rd	1198	52.2%
2024	54.56	522^nd	1204	56.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laker Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	439	4	8	17	2	n/a	n/a	470
2003	439	4	8	17	2	n/a	n/a	470
2004	428	3	7	11	1	n/a	n/a	450
2005	421	2	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	440
2006	405	3	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	426
2007	384	8	5	23	0	n/a	n/a	420
2008	376	6	2	21	n/a	n/a	n/a	405
2009	361	9	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	396
2010	381	8	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	404
2011	358	5	1	13	2	0	0	379
2012	358	2	0	21	2	0	2	385
2013	347	2	0	24	1	0	1	375
2014	355	2	0	22	1	0	1	381
2015	360	1	0	16	0	0	2	379
2016	394	2	0	17	0	0	3	416
2017	393	2	0	18	0	0	3	416
2018	394	4	2	16	0	0	3	419
2019	388	0	3	15	0	0	3	409
2020	401	1	3	15	0	0	2	422
2021	369	1	0	11	0	0	2	383
2022	362	0	0	22	0	0	6	390
2023	372	0	0	21	0	0	8	401
2024	370	0	0	32	0	0	8	410

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laker Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	470	31.2	15.1	49.6
2003	470	31.2	15.1	49.6
2004	450	28.9	15.6	48.7
2005	440	27.9	15.8	47.3
2006	426	27.2	15.7	49.3
2007	420	25.2	16.7	50.7
2008	405	24.7	16.4	45.9
2009	396	24.5	16.2	56.3
2010	404	24.0	16.8	55.7
2011	379	20.8	18.2	54.6
2012	385	21.6	17.7	57.9
2013	375	22.1	16.9	50.9
2014	381	23.5	16.1	55.1
2015	379	21.0	18.0	54.9
2016	416	21.0	19.8	53.4
2017	416	21.3	19.4	54.8
2018	419	20.3	20.5	55.1
2019	409	21.6	18.8	54.3
2020	422	27.3	15.4	56.4
2021	383	26.5	14.4	50.7
2022	390	25.5	15.2	56.9
2023	401	27.9	14.3	56.9
2024	410	27.3	15.0	60.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laker Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	470	31.2	15.1	49.6
2003	470	31.2	15.1	49.6
2004	450	28.9	15.6	48.7
2005	440	27.9	15.8	47.3
2006	426	27.2	15.7	49.3
2007	420	25.2	16.7	50.7
2008	405	24.7	16.4	45.9
2009	396	24.5	16.2	56.3
2010	404	24.0	16.8	55.7
2011	379	20.8	18.2	54.6
2012	385	21.6	17.7	57.9
2013	375	22.1	16.9	50.9
2014	381	23.5	16.1	55.1
2015	379	21.0	18.0	54.9
2016	416	21.0	19.8	53.4
2017	416	21.3	19.4	54.8
2018	419	20.3	20.5	55.1
2019	409	21.6	18.8	54.3
2020	422	27.3	15.4	56.4
2021	383	26.5	14.4	50.7
2022	390	25.5	15.2	56.9
2023	401	27.9	14.3	56.9
2024	410	27.3	15.0	60.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laker Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,862 (14.3%)	$11,129 (85.7%)	$12,992
2020	$1,048 (9.0%)	$10,589 (91.0%)	$11,637
2021	$1,884 (15.3%)	$10,470 (84.8%)	$12,353
2022	$1,604 (12.1%)	$11,625 (87.9%)	$13,230
2023	$1,853 (13.2%)	$12,222 (86.8%)	$14,075

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laker Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 511^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 523^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laker Elementary)	57.5	56.1	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools)	57.5	56.1	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Laker Elementary)	55	66.7	11.7%
3rd Grade Math (Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools)	55	66.7	11.7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laker Elementary)	45.6	56.7	11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools)	45.6	56.7	11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Laker Elementary)	45.6	43.5	2.1%
4th Grade Math (Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools)	45.6	43.5	2.1%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laker Elementary)	51.5	46	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools)	51.5	46	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Laker Elementary)	36.4	22.2	14.2%
5th Grade Math (Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools)	36.4	22.2	14.2%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Laker Elementary)	29.2	23.8	5.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools)	29.2	23.8	5.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	409	401	2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	15	21	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	388	372	4.1%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.3%	56.9%	2.6%

Schools Near Laker Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laker Elementary	Public	K-5	6436 Pigeon Rd	Pigeon	48755	Huron County	Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 453-4600	410	27	15.0	60.5%	370 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	64.7	488^th of 1486 public elementary schools	67.2%		61.9	523^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	64.4%	35	50.0	49.3	44.6		59.0	58.2	35.4		41.5	24.6	$14,075	$1,853	$12,222
OwendaleGagetown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7166 E Main St	Owendale	48754	Huron County	Owendale-Gagetown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 678-4141	63	6	10.5	87.3%	58 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)	18.8										$16,193	$3,634	$12,559
Bad Axe Elementary School	Public	K-2	404 Hatchet Dr	Bad Axe	48413	Huron County	Bad Axe Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 269-2736	201	14	14.7	64.2%	186 (92.5%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)											$15,206	$2,582	$12,624
Bad Axe Middle School	Public	3-6	750 S Van Dyke Rd	Bad Axe	48413	Huron County	Bad Axe Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 269-2735	220	13	16.8	54.1%	203 (92.3%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.6%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	65.3	480^th of 1486 public elementary schools	67.7%		65.4	468^th of 1470 public elementary schools	68.2%	12	58.9	30.6	44.3	38.5	50.0	44.9	44.3	57.7	47.5	29.5	$14,083	$1,524	$12,559
Big Burning School	Public	K-8	1509 N Van Dyke Rd	Bad Axe	48413	Huron County	Colfax Township S/D #1F	No	No	No	No	(989) 269-8853	14	1	11.2	71.4%	13 (92.9%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$22,829	$1,687	$21,141
Church School	Public	K-8	2927 Crockard Rd	Bad Axe	48413	Huron County	Church School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 269-7772	12	1	9.6	75.0%	11 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$22,457	$1,805	$20,652
UnionvilleSebewaing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7835 N Unionville Rd	Unionville	48767	Tuscola County	Unionville-Sebewaing Area S.D.	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 883-9147	292	18	16.1	51.4%	276 (94.5%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	78.4	279^th of 1486 public elementary schools	81.2%		72.9	349^th of 1470 public elementary schools	76.3%	70	47.9	56.1	57.8		77.1	58.5	55.6		57.8	24.4	$12,810	$2,419	$10,391
Cass City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4805 Ale St	Cass City	48726	Tuscola County	Cass City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 872-2158	479	28	16.8	59.5%	449 (93.7%)	8 (1.7%)	17 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	86.7	166^th of 1486 public elementary schools	88.8%		72.3	360^th of 1470 public elementary schools	75.5%	194	60.6	64.8	67.6	56.9	77.3	53.7	54.4	40.4	61.8	41.2	$12,583	$2,506	$10,077
Ubly Community Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 Union St	Ubly	48475	Huron County	Ubly Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 658-8261	307	21	14.8	46.9%	291 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	73	357^th of 1486 public elementary schools	76.0%		76	314^th of 1470 public elementary schools	78.6%	43	48.6	48.9	56.5		65.7	66.7	32.6		50.0	34.8	$16,343	$1,762	$14,581
Verona Mills School	Public	K-8	3487 School St	Bad Axe	48413	Huron County	Verona Township S/D #1F	No	No	No	No	(989) 269-7054	27	1	21.7	37.0%	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$11,774	$1,320	$10,455

Laker Elementary

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Student/Teacher Ratio Laker Elementary

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