Total enrollment
729
-66 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
3 public-school campuses operate inside Indian River, with roughly 729 K-12 students enrolled (1 elementary and 1 high).
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| COP ESD Programs | Combined | PK-12 | 65 |
| Inland Lakes Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 316 |
| Inland Lakes Secondary School | High | 06-12 | 348 |
Across Indian River, Michigan, 3 public schools hosts about 729 students between them.
On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Indian River is around 243 students, 40% noticeably below the Michigan average of about 406.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 8%: 795 students in SY 2017-18 versus 729 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Indian River discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.