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Lansing Public School District

Michigan · Public School District
28
Schools
9,896
Students
$20,286
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
89.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+37pp vs nat'l
77.2%
Graduation Rate
-9.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lansing Public School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 9,896 students across 28 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,286 is above average for a US public school district. 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (28)
Elementary Schools16 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cavanaugh SchoolPK–03315
Cumberland SchoolPK–04249
Dwight Rich School of the ArtsKG–08552
Forest View SchoolPK–03225
Forrest G Averill SchoolPK–03188
Gardner International SchoolKG–08844
Gier Park SchoolPK–03272
Kendon SchoolPK–03159
Lewton SchoolPK–07215
Lyons SchoolPK–03190
Pattengill SchoolPK–07600
Post Oak SchoolPK–08315
Reo SchoolPK–04203
Riddle ElementaryPK–03144
Wexford Montessori Magnet SchoolPK–08327
Willow SchoolPK–05202
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Attwood School04–07193
Mt Hope School04–07329
North School04–07203
Sheridan Road04–07342
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eastern High School07–121,049
Everett High School07–121,232
Hill Center09–120
JW Sexton High School07–12976
Lansing Learning Hub07–1258
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beekman CenterPK–12105
Capital Area K12 OnlineKG–12392
Ingham County Youth Center03–1217
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,286+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
31%
State
37.2%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal
32.0%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (32%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
28
Schools
9,896
Students
90%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.2%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,286 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 28 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.2%, graduation is 9.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
90% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
32% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lansing Public School District?
Lansing Public School District has 28 public schools, serving a total of 9,896 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lansing Public School District?
The graduation rate is 77.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lansing Public School District spend per student?
Lansing Public School District spends $20,286 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lansing Public School District?
90% of students in Lansing Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lansing Public School District?
No, Lansing Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lansing Public School District serve?
Lansing Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lansing Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lansing Public School District is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.