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Lake Center Elementary School

10011 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002, United States

+1 (269) 323-6355

http://www.portageps.org

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Lake Center Elementary School Overview

About This School

Lake Center Elementary School is a public elementary in Portage, Michigan, serving 494 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 68% proficiency in ELA, 63% in math, and 65% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 28 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,269. The student body is composed of 54% male and 46% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 76% White, 10% Two or More Races, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 2% Black.

494

Total Students

PK-5

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Kalamazoo County

Students per Counselor

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Lake Center Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.6:1

State Avg: 17.3:1

Students per Counselor

Lake Center Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$73,269

City Avg: $72,270

State Avg: $68,685

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor:1

Lake Center Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.25%

Male

45.75%

Female

Total Enrollment: 494 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White76.11%

Hispanic8.1%

Asian3.64%

Black2.23%

Two or More Races9.72%

Native American0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Center Elementary School

Q: What is Lake Center Elementary School?

A: Lake Center Elementary School is a elementary public located in Portage.

Q: How many students attend Lake Center Elementary School?

A: Lake Center Elementary School has approximately 494 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Center Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Lake Center Elementary School is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Lake Center Elementary School

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About Lake Center Elementary School - Portage, MI

Quick Facts about Lake Center Elementary School
School Name	Lake Center Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	10011 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002, Portage, MI
County	Kalamazoo County
Phone	+1 (269) 323-6355
Total Students	494
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Center Elementary School

What is Lake Center Elementary School?

Lake Center Elementary School is a elementary public located in Portage.

How many students attend Lake Center Elementary School?

Lake Center Elementary School has approximately 494 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Center Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Center Elementary School is 17:1.

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