Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fife Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fife Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Student Attention
School Overview
Fife Lake Elementary School's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Fife Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fife Lake Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1781 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
72%
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
59%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fife Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Fife Lake Elementary School is ranked #1781 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Fife Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Fife Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grandville West Elementary School, Kalkaska Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fife Lake Elementary School?
144 students attend Fife Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fife Lake Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fife Lake Elementary School?
Fife Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fife Lake Elementary School offer ?
Fife Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fife Lake Elementary School part of?
Fife Lake Elementary School is part of Forest Area Community Schools.
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