Enrollment
114
Elementary
STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THREE LAKES ACADEMY·NCES 260096607970
Three Lakes Academy
W17540 MAIN ST, CURTIS, MI 49820 · (906) 586-6631 · Mackinac County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL114 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
9 FTE teachers
STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
71 students
STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 20 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 16 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 19 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 21 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 13 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 13 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 12 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (20) is 67% larger than its 6th grade class (12).
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Three Lakes Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lakes Academy this school | 114 | 62.3% | N/A |
| Fife Lake Elementary School FIFE LAKE | 144 | 61.1% | N/A |
| Litchfield Elementary School LITCHFIELD | 110 | 66.4% | N/A |
| Burr Oak Elementary School BURR OAK | 138 | 67.4% | N/A |
| Galewood Early Elementary School CHARLOTTE | 146 | 59.6% | N/A |
| Hinks Elementary ALPENA | 132 | 56.1% | 59.0% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Three Lakes Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 114 | #1,554 of 1,630 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 62.3% | #649 of 1,563 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
114
+9 (+9%) vs 2020
+27% since 2010-11, when it was 90
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 13.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 114 | 9.2 | 12.4:1 | 62% (71) |
| 2023-24 | 100 | 8.6 | 11.6:1 | 70% (70) |
| 2022-23 | 104 | 8.1 | 12.8:1 | 75% (78) |
| 2020-21 | 105 | 8 | 13.1:1 | 77% (81) |
| 2017-18 | 118 | 10.6 | 11.2:1 | 73% (86) |
| 2015-16 | 97 | 9 | 10.8:1 | 71% (69) |
| 2010-11 | 90 | 6 | 15.0:1 | 70% (63) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Three Lakes Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (118 to 114); teachers down 13% (10.6 to 9.2).
About Three Lakes Academy
Three Lakes Academy is a very small elementary school serving families in CURTIS, Michigan. The school counted 114 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 6. That is 69% below the average of about 369 students for elementary schools in Michigan.
Three Lakes Academy is not part of a larger district; federal data list it as its own local education agency.
The share of White students at Three Lakes Academy is 77%, a majority. The school is also 15% Native American, 5% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. A diversity index of 38% means there is a 38% chance two randomly chosen students at Three Lakes Academy are from different groups.
Three Lakes Academy has 9.2 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The gap from the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan is 3.5 students per teacher. At Three Lakes Academy, 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
For the population of Mackinac County, median household income comes to about $63,909, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Mackinac County counts 9 public schools with about 1,091 students.
Among nearby public schools, Engadine Schools is closest at about 11.0 miles.
For locale, NCES codes Three Lakes Academy as Rural: Remote. Federal records list Three Lakes Academy as a charter school.
From 105 students in 2020-21, enrollment increased to 114 by 2024-25.
The Three Lakes Academy discussion page is a place for open houses, carpools, and field trips. You can also rate the school on this page.
Mackinac County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,957
Census ACS
Median income
$63,909
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,091 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Engadine Schools11.0 mi · 241
- Newberry Area School15.5 mi · 496
- Jack Reque Alternative High School28.6 mi · 22
- Emerald Elementary School28.7 mi · 267
- Manistique Middle and High School28.9 mi · 412
- Burt Township School33.6 mi · 34
Frequently asked questions
About Three Lakes AcademyHow many students attend Three Lakes Academy?
Three Lakes Academy enrolls approximately 114 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Three Lakes Academy serve?
Three Lakes Academy serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Three Lakes Academy?
Approximately 12.4:1 students per teacher at Three Lakes Academy.
How diverse is Three Lakes Academy?
Three Lakes Academy reports a student body of 77% White, 3% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Is Three Lakes Academy public or private?
Three Lakes Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Three Lakes Academy.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.