Lakewood Elementary School

Summary:

Lakewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving 265 students in grades K-5. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Ann Arbor Public Schools district, it faces several challenges, including a diverse student population with varying academic needs, high chronic absenteeism, and a significant proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Lakewood's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. The school's White students perform significantly better than other racial subgroups, ranking in the top 94 out of 1,204 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024. In contrast, the school's Asian and Hispanic students rank much lower, at 74 and 186 out of their respective peer groups in 2017-2018. Additionally, Lakewood's English Language Learner (ELL) students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds perform poorly, ranking in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools.

Despite Lakewood's high per-student spending of $24,369 in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages, the school's academic outcomes do not appear to be commensurate with the level of investment. This suggests potential opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation. Lakewood's academic performance also lags behind nearby high-performing schools like Burns Park Elementary, Ann Arbor Open at Mack, and Wines Elementary, which all have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 344 Gralake Ave
       Ann Arbor, MI  48103-2025


(734) 994-1953

District: Ann Arbor Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,369 Help


Students who attend Lakewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Slauson Middle School
High:    Pioneer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.3%
Hispanic:
24.5%
Asian:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Compare Details Lakewood Elementary School ranks better than 78.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 15th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Lakewood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), Hispanic (24.5%), Asian (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 10.9, which is the 3rd best among 20 elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakewood Elementary School is $24,369, which is the 3rd highest among 20 elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakewood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakewood Elementary School 325th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Lakewood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ann Arbor Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ann Arbor Public Schools 71st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakewood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.53 229th 1545 85.2%
2007 81.57 164th 1565 89.5%
2008 83.35 108th 1577 93.2%
2009 82.39 141st 1589 91.1%
2010 78.16 208th 1552 86.6%
2011 70.22 477th 1552 69.3%
2012 85.38 161st 1566 89.7%
2013 91.05 67th 1563 95.7%
2014 81.52 215th 1533 86.0%
2015 74.30 375th 1580 76.3%
2016 67.04 460th 1548 70.3%
2017 63.76 439th 1466 70.1%
2018 72.15 404th 1448 72.1%
2019 76.05 287th 1408 79.6%
2022 55.72 548th 1344 59.2%
2023 63.71 494th 1470 66.4%
2024 74.98 325th 1486 78.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.87 132nd 270 51.1%
2023 44.23 98th 180 45.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 953rd 1397 31.8%
2019 50.14 548th 1134 51.7%
2022 27.03 843rd 1099 23.3%
2023 36.84 856th 1350 36.6%
2024 42.67 756th 1381 45.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.81 623rd 1443 56.8%
2019 59.35 447th 1171 61.8%
2022 54.45 457th 1106 58.7%
2023 67.51 344th 1321 74.0%
2024 80.24 202nd 1342 84.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.82 252nd 1446 82.6%
2019 77.34 215th 1196 82.0%
2022 55.95 466th 1139 59.1%
2023 57.94 525th 1334 60.6%
2024 58.35 523rd 1347 61.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.28 74th 101 26.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.00 186th 222 16.2%
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Rank History for White students at Lakewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.56 100th 1253 92.0%
2019 84.45 122nd 1128 89.2%
2022 74.41 241st 1102 78.1%
2023 82.28 166th 1198 86.1%
2024 88.37 94th 1204 92.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Lakewood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 209 12 34 9 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 209 12 34 9 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 219 12 35 9 1 n/a n/a 0 276
2005 211 13 42 10 3 n/a n/a 21 300
2006 201 13 51 13 2 n/a n/a 15 295
2007 209 7 48 20 2 n/a n/a 23 309
2008 200 12 51 21 1 n/a n/a 26 311
2009 193 13 55 20 1 n/a n/a 29 311
2010 188 15 54 22 0 n/a n/a 29 308
2011 202 11 55 30 0 0 30 0 328
2012 197 13 60 37 0 0 31 0 338
2013 188 11 58 37 0 0 31 0 325
2014 183 15 67 42 0 0 41 0 348
2015 169 15 61 44 0 0 43 0 332
2016 159 12 55 45 0 0 35 0 306
2017 148 9 61 57 0 0 31 0 306
2018 136 9 62 65 0 0 29 0 301
2019 142 9 60 62 1 0 28 0 302
2020 146 10 49 56 2 0 32 0 295
2021 134 3 44 52 2 0 30 0 265
2022 130 4 43 62 2 0 26 0 267
2023 128 5 33 65 1 0 33 0 265

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 Lakewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 265 13.8 19.2 7.9
2003 265 13.8 19.2 7.9
2004 276 13.8 20.0 13.4
2005 300 14.1 21.3 n/a
2006 295 16.2 18.2 11.4
2007 309 16.2 19.1 12.9
2008 311 15.9 19.6 14.7
2009 311 16.9 18.4 17
2010 308 17.9 17.1 19.7
2011 328 17.2 19.0 16.2
2012 338 16.8 20.1 21.3
2013 325 16.8 19.3 25.2
2014 348 16.8 20.6 26.7
2015 332 16.0 20.7 26.5
2016 306 15.0 20.4 29.7
2017 306 16.5 18.4 27.5
2018 301 21.2 14.1 34.6
2019 302 21.8 13.8 32.8
2020 295 22.9 12.8 27.1
2021 265 24.3 10.9 30.2
2022 267 24.6 10.8 32.6
2023 265 24.2 10.9 38.5

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 Lakewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 265 13.8 19.2 7.9
2003 265 13.8 19.2 7.9
2004 276 13.8 20.0 13.4
2005 300 14.1 21.3 n/a
2006 295 16.2 18.2 11.4
2007 309 16.2 19.1 12.9
2008 311 15.9 19.6 14.7
2009 311 16.9 18.4 17
2010 308 17.9 17.1 19.7
2011 328 17.2 19.0 16.2
2012 338 16.8 20.1 21.3
2013 325 16.8 19.3 25.2
2014 348 16.8 20.6 26.7
2015 332 16.0 20.7 26.5
2016 306 15.0 20.4 29.7
2017 306 16.5 18.4 27.5
2018 301 21.2 14.1 34.6
2019 302 21.8 13.8 32.8
2020 295 22.9 12.8 27.1
2021 265 24.3 10.9 30.2
2022 267 24.6 10.8 32.6
2023 265 24.2 10.9 38.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakewood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $581 (3.8%) $14,691 (96.2%) $15,272
2020 $301 (1.7%) $17,077 (98.3%) $17,378
2021 $726 (4.2%) $16,719 (95.8%) $17,445
2022 $2,839 (14.6%) $16,662 (85.4%) $19,501
2023 $892 (3.7%) $23,477 (96.3%) $24,368

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakewood Elementary School

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 287th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 494th of 1470 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary School)71.147.2
 23.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ann Arbor Public Schools)67.460
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lakewood Elementary School)86.847.2
 39.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Ann Arbor Public Schools)7059.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary School)4051.6
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ann Arbor Public Schools)6560.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lakewood Elementary School)57.958.1
 0.2%
   4th Grade Math (Ann Arbor Public Schools)67.861.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary School)61.445.2
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ann Arbor Public Schools)68.261.7
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Lakewood Elementary School)6057.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Ann Arbor Public Schools)65.358.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lakewood Elementary School)31.116.7
 14.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Ann Arbor Public Schools)34.737.2
 2.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students302265
 12.3%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian11
Asian6033
 45%
Hispanic6265
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White142128
 9.9%
Two or More Races2833
 17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.8%38.5%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Lakewood Elementary School.

Lakewood Elementary School ranks 325th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lakewood Elementary School are 48% White, 25% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Lakewood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Slauson Middle School
High : Pioneer High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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