Fife Lake Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual FIFE LAKE, MI Grades PK–03 Rural: Distant Traverse City, MI SchoolScore™ C (66.5)
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Fife Lake Elementary School
FIFE LAKE, MI 49633
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–03 SchoolScore™ C (66.5)
144
Students
11.6
Teachers
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
(231)879-3362
Phone
http://www.forestarea.org
Website

Fife Lake Elementary School is a public school administered by the Forest Area Community Schools district in FIFE LAKE, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–03.

Key statistics: 144 students enrolled; a 12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
144.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 61% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.37:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 22% better
Free Lunch %
61.1%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 11% worse
School Details
School Name
Fife Lake Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
261457005150
State School ID
MI-40020-05097
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
108 PIERCE ST
City
FIFE LAKE
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49633
County
Grand Traverse County
Metro Area
Traverse City, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2601
State Leg. Upper
26037
State Leg. Lower
26104
Latitude
44.5764
Longitude
-85.3566
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd
👥
144
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.6
Teachers FTE
📐
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 88 61.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Forest Area Community Schools
LEAID
2614570
State LEA ID
MI-40020
Phone
(231)369-4191
Website
http://www.forestarea.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
FIFE LAKE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$8,587K
Federal Revenue
$1,351K
State Revenue
$5,143K
Local Revenue
$2,093K
Total Expenditure
$8,683K
Instruction Exp.
$4,439K
Support Services
$2,887K
Other Current Exp.
$502K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Fife Lake Elementary School

1
Forest Area Middle School
FIFE LAKE · Middle
2.9 mi
2
Forest Area High School
FIFE LAKE · High
2.9 mi
3
Kingsley Area High School
KINGSLEY · High
8.7 mi
4
Woodland School
TRAVERSE CITY · Elementary
8.9 mi
5
Kingsley Area Middle School
KINGSLEY · Middle
9.1 mi
6
Kingsley Area Elementary School
KINGSLEY · Elementary
9.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fife Lake Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Fife Lake Elementary School?
144 students are enrolled at Fife Lake Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Fife Lake Elementary School have?
Fife Lake Elementary School has 11.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Fife Lake Elementary School serve?
Fife Lake Elementary School serves grades PK through 03.
Is Fife Lake Elementary School a charter school?
Fife Lake Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Fife Lake Elementary School located in?
Fife Lake Elementary School is located in the Traverse City, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Fife Lake Elementary School belong to?
Fife Lake Elementary School is part of the Forest Area Community Schools school district.
How much does Forest Area Community Schools spend per student?
The Forest Area Community Schools district spends approximately $60,298,611 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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