Enrollment
490
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260001805923
Lanse Area School — Lanse, MI
Federal NCES profile for Lanse Area School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
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: L'Anse Area Schools · 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)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lanse Area School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lanse Area School reports 490 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Michigan average and 8% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 245 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding L'Anse Area Schools spends $15,031 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.7% from local sources (property taxes), 54.7% from the state, and 20.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Lanse Area 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 73% | — | — |
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
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,031
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 490 Top 73% in Michigan — larger than 27% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.8% +3% vs state
NCES ID 260001805923
Student demographics
White 63.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.4%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 245:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.9%
In-school suspensions 23
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for L'Anse Area Schools, which includes Lanse Area School.
$15,031
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 54.7%
Federal 20.6%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lanse Area School
How many students attend Lanse Area School?
Lanse Area School has 490 students enrolled. It is a other school in LANSE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanse Area School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanse Area School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 3% lower 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 Lanse Area School?
55.8% of students at Lanse Area School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanse Area School?
The largest demographic group at Lanse Area School is White at 63.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LANSE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanse Area School?
Lanse Area School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.