How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lansing Public School District | Waverly Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lansing, Michigan | Lansing, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 10,023 | 2,884 |
| Number of Schools | 27 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lansing Public School District | Waverly Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,256 | $15,527 |
| Federal Revenue | 32.0% | 9.8% |
| State Revenue | 37.2% | 48.8% |
| Local Revenue | 30.8% | 41.4% |
Lansing Public School District
Federal State Local
Waverly Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lansing Public School District | Waverly Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.3% | 28.2% |
| African American | 37.3% | 31.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.2% | 52.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lansing Public School District | Waverly Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 502.3:1 | 378.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 83.8% | 35.9% |
School Types
Lansing Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 23
Waverly Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.