- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
Gardner International School
Federal NCES profile for Gardner International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262115008871
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardner International School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardner International School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardner International School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115008871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Gardner International School grew from 844 students in 2022-23 to 898 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 46.6 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 262115008871 · Lansing, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 19:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Gardner International School grew from 844 students in 2022-23 to 898 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 46.6 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gardner International School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,017 students
- This school
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
- Dwight Rich Sc
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
562 students
What this shows Gardner International School reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardner International School compares
Gardner International 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
95.8%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 243 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 48.1%
Asian 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
White 14.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Gardner International School 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 Gardner International School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight Rich School of the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardner International School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~874 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardner International School
How many students attend Gardner International School?
Gardner International School has 874 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner International School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardner International School?
88.2% of students at Gardner International School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardner International School?
The largest demographic group at Gardner International School is African American at 48.1% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardner International School?
Gardner International School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Gardner International School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardner International School ranks #2 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 Gardner International School, Lansing Public School District also operates Everett High School (1,017 students), Eastern High School (798 students), and Pattengill School (706 students). See the Lansing Public School District district page for the complete list.