Enrollment
586
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262115005803
Jw Sexton High School — Lansing, MI
Federal NCES profile for Jw Sexton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jw Sexton High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jw Sexton High School reports 586 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Michigan average and 64% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 293 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lansing Public School District spends $20,108 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.8% from local sources (property taxes), 37.2% from the state, and 32.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jw Sexton High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 82% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 63% in Michigan — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,108
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 586 Top 82% in Michigan — larger than 18% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 18.1:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.1% +57% vs state
NCES ID 262115005803
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
White 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 293:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 188
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing Public School District, which includes Jw Sexton High School.
$20,108
Per student
+27%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 37.2%
Federal 32.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Jw Sexton High School
How many students attend Jw Sexton High School?
Jw Sexton High School has 586 students enrolled. It is a other school in LANSING, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jw Sexton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jw Sexton High School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jw Sexton High School?
85.1% of students at Jw Sexton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jw Sexton High School?
The largest demographic group at Jw Sexton High School is African American at 56.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LANSING, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jw Sexton High School?
Jw Sexton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.