- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Dwight Rich School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262115008263
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight Rich School of the Arts earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight Rich School of the Arts has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight Rich School of the Arts ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115008263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Dwight Rich School of the Arts grew from 552 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 262115008263 · Lansing, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 15.2:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Dwight Rich School of the Arts grew from 552 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dwight Rich School of the Arts 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
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
562 students
What this shows Dwight Rich School of the Arts reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight Rich School of the Arts compares
Dwight Rich School of the Arts 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 46.6%
White 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Dwight Rich School of the Arts 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 Dwight Rich School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dwight Rich School of the Arts'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
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 (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dwight Rich School of the Arts
How many students attend Dwight Rich School of the Arts?
Dwight Rich School of the Arts has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight Rich School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight Rich School of the Arts is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dwight Rich School of the Arts?
88.8% of students at Dwight Rich School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight Rich School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Dwight Rich School of the Arts is African American at 46.6% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight Rich School of the Arts?
Dwight Rich School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dwight Rich School of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight Rich School of the Arts ranks #1 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 Lansing Public School District?
Besides Dwight Rich School of the Arts, 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.