- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
Attwood School
Federal NCES profile for Attwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262115008348
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Attwood School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Attwood School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Attwood School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115008348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+269 students YoY
Attwood School grew from 193 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+139.4%).
Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+269 students YoY 262115008348 · Lansing, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 32.8:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Attwood School grew from 193 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+139.4%). Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Attwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,017 students
- Gardner Intern
Gardner International School
874 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
798 students
- Pattengill Sch
Pattengill School
706 students
- Jw Sexton High
Jw Sexton High School
586 students
- This school
Attwood School
426 students
What this shows Attwood School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Attwood School compares
Attwood School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.8:1 | ▲ 87% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.8:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.5%
Two or More 17.4%
White 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Attwood School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lansing Public School District reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Attwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Attwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Attwood School
How many students attend Attwood School?
Attwood School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), up 269.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Attwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Attwood School is 32.8:1, which is 87% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Attwood School?
81.9% of students at Attwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Attwood School?
The largest demographic group at Attwood School is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Attwood School?
Attwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Attwood School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Attwood School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Lansing Public School District?
Besides Attwood School, Lansing Public School District also operates Everett High School (1,017 students), Gardner International School (874 students), and Eastern High School (798 students). See the Lansing Public School District district page for the complete list.