- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Capital Area K12 Online
Federal NCES profile for Capital Area K12 Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115009019
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capital Area K12 Online earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Capital Area K12 Online has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capital Area K12 Online ranks #7 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115009019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Capital Area K12 Online held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 262115009019 · Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 20.8:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Capital Area K12 Online held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Capital Area K12 Online 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 353
Capital Area K12 Online
353 students
What this shows Capital Area K12 Online reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capital Area K12 Online compares
Capital Area K12 Online held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.7%
African American 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Capital Area K12 Online is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Capital Area K12 Online 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capital Area K12 Online'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 other schools in Lansing
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capital Area K12 Online
How many students attend Capital Area K12 Online?
Capital Area K12 Online has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital Area K12 Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital Area K12 Online is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capital Area K12 Online?
87.5% of students at Capital Area K12 Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capital Area K12 Online?
The largest demographic group at Capital Area K12 Online is White at 31.7% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capital Area K12 Online?
Capital Area K12 Online has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capital Area K12 Online rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Capital Area K12 Online ranks #7 of 22 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 schools in Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Lansing Public School District?
Besides Capital Area K12 Online, 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.