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Twin Lake School

3175 5TH ST, TWIN LAKE, MI 49457 · (231) 719-3190 · Muskegon County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL205 STUDENTS
Enrollment
205
Elementary
DISTRICT 318 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
106 students
DISTRICT 44% · 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
Kindergarten
53
Grade 1
40
Grade 2
40
Grade 3
33
Grade 4
39
Student demographics
White
17284%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
147%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Black
73%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 18%
Two+
115%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11757%
Female
8843%

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Test scores

M-STEP 2024-25 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
38.9%
MI avg 47.7%
Source: M-STEP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
205
-65 (-24%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 16.6:1
% White
84%
was 88%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Twin Lake School

Twin Lake School is a tight-knit elementary campus in TWIN LAKE, Michigan, part of Reeths-Puffer Schools. The school works with 205 students in grades pre-K through 4. Enrollment runs roughly 44% below the state mean of about 369.

Across the 7 schools in Reeths-Puffer Schools (3,395 students total), Twin Lake School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Twin Lake School logs that nearly all students (84%) are White. The remainder looks like 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 3% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Twin Lake School has 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.8:1 average. About 52% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Muskegon County put median household income runs about $65,024, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. In all, Muskegon County runs 71 public schools (combined enrollment of about 25,245 students), of which Twin Lake School is one.

Holton Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 5.4 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 24%: 270 students in 2018 compared to 205 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 88% to 84% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 16.6:1 in 2018 to 13.8:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Muskegon County at a glance

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Population
175,961
Census ACS
Median income
$65,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
71
25,245 students

Quick facts

School name
Twin Lake School
District
Reeths-Puffer Schools
Address
3175 5TH ST, TWIN LAKE, MI 49457
Phone
(231) 719-3190
County
Muskegon County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
205
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
106 (52%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
262954006545
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Twin Lake School
How large is Twin Lake School?
Twin Lake School enrolls approximately 205 students in grades PK-04.
Is Twin Lake School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Twin Lake School is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many teachers does Twin Lake School have?
Twin Lake School employs 15 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Twin Lake School?
Student demographics at Twin Lake School are roughly 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is Twin Lake School in?
Twin Lake School is part of Reeths-Puffer Schools.
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