- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
Delta Center Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Delta Center Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261641005291
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta Center Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta Center Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Center Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Grand Ledge Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261641005291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Delta Center Elementary School grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 261641005291 · Lansing, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 18.2:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students)
Delta Center Elementary School grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Delta Center Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Ledge Hi
Grand Ledge High School
1,704 students
- Kenneth T Beag
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
835 students
- Leon W Hayes I
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
810 students
- Willow Ridge E 542
Willow Ridge Elementary School
542 students
- This school 528
Delta Center Elementary School
528 students
- Tc Holbrook El 506
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Delta Center Elementary School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delta Center Elementary School compares
Delta Center Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$13,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Delta Center Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Ledge Public Schools reports $13,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delta Center Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ledge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth T Beagle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon W Hayes Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tc Holbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta Center Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Attwood School
Standard public school
426 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Winans Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Road
Standard public school
356 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Mt Hope School
Standard public school
323 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delta Center Elementary School
How many students attend Delta Center Elementary School?
Delta Center Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Center Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delta Center Elementary School?
30.7% of students at Delta Center Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta Center Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Delta Center Elementary School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta Center Elementary School?
Delta Center Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delta Center Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Center Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 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 Grand Ledge Public Schools?
Besides Delta Center Elementary School, Grand Ledge Public Schools also operates Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students), Kenneth T Beagle Middle School (835 students), and Leon W Hayes Intermediate School (810 students). See the Grand Ledge Public Schools district page for the complete list.