MIPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Blanche Sims Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|LAKE ORION, Michigan|Lake Orion Community Schools

LAKE ORION, MI 48362

School Profile

Grades
K–5
Enrollment
438
Student:Teacher
16.8:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
35.2%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
55-59%
Math Proficiency
45-49%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.5%
SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
438
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
32
100% fully certified
Psychologists
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,982
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,887
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$20,373
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 5%State 58%Local 38%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$258,238
+3.1% 1yr+31.4% 5yr
Detroit, MI metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
12.4%
Below 150% poverty line
4.9%
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Uninsured residents
5.3%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
834
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
771
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
223 (29%)
Other Health Impairment
165 (21%)
Speech/Language Impairment
141 (18%)
Autism
125 (16%)
Emotional Disturbance
48 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
37 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

423
Current enrollment
Declining(-11% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Blanche Sims Elementary School

Blanche Sims Elementary School currently enrolls 438 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MI.

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