MichiganSchoolsLake Superior Academy

Lake Superior Academy

PublicCharterGrades 05
SAULT S MARIE, Michigan · Lake Superior Academy
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students91
Student:Teacher30.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch55%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 364
91
Total Enrollment
State avg: 59%
55%-3.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
30.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Lake Superior Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in SAULT S MARIE, Michigan. The school enrolls 91 students. It is part of the Lake Superior Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
91 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
30.3:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictLake Superior Academy
County26033
CitySAULT S MARIE
ZIP49783
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260109308687

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment91

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %55%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)