Enrollment
760
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Lansing, MI
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Federal NCES profile for Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260105008571Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in East Lansing · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs ranks #7 of 7 schools in East Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Great Lakes Learning Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260105008571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in East Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 760 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 81% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 760 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 271 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1013 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 93.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Great Lakes Learning Academy spends $10,775 per pupil, 20% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among East Lansing's public schools, it stands alongside Ingham Isd Asd Programs (11 students): Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.7:1 vs 3.7:1).
Its district, Great Lakes Learning Academy, also runs Great Lakes Learning Academy Hs (163 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs compares
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.7:1 | ▲ 81% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
31.7:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
93.3%
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
$10,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Great Lakes Learning Academy, which includes Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs.
$10,775
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 88.8%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Learning Academy Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in East Lansing
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~760 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
How many students attend Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs has 760 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Lansing, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs is 31.7:1, which is 81% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 102% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs?
64.7% of students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs?
The largest demographic group at Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in East Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs rank among schools in East Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs ranks #7 of 7 schools in East 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 East Lansing on the city page.
Is Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs a good school?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Great Lakes Learning Academy?
Besides Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs, Great Lakes Learning Academy also operates Great Lakes Learning Academy Hs (163 students). See the Great Lakes Learning Academy district page for the complete list.
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