Michigan Department of Corrections

LANSING, Michigan — 13 schools

44
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Michigan Department of Corrections operates 13 public schools serving 44 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 13 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 82 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ingham County County.

. Demographically, the student body averages 55.2% African American, 39.0% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

St Louis Correctional Facility accounts for 15.9% of all Michigan Department of Corrections student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Michigan Department of Corrections-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Michigan Department of Corrections school enrollment varies 13× across entities

Michigan Department of Corrections school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 13 students (highest), a spread of 12 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Michigan Department of Corrections has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 76.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ingham County county, where this district is located.

$973
Studio/mo
$1,012
1 BR/mo
$1,268
2 BR/mo
$1,627
3 BR/mo
$1,679
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in Michigan Department of Corrections.

White 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 55.2%
Other 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Michigan Department of Corrections?

Michigan Department of Corrections has 13 schools, including 13 high. Total enrollment is 44 students.

What is the average rent near Michigan Department of Corrections?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ingham County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Michigan Department of Corrections?

Michigan Department of Corrections students are 55.2% African American, 39.0% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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