- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawton, MI
Lawton High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262124005847
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawton High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Lawton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawton High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lawton, MI.
School address
District: Lawton Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262124005847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lawton High School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 262124005847 · Lawton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 18.6:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Elementary School (397 students)
Lawton High School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lawton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Element
Lawton Elementary School
397 students
- Lawton Middle
Lawton Middle School
325 students
- This school
Lawton High School
279 students
- Lawton Acceler 26
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
26 students
What this shows Lawton High School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawton High School compares
Lawton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$12,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Lawton High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Lawton Community School District reports $12,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawton Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawton Accelerated Academic Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lawton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawton High School
How many students attend Lawton High School?
Lawton High School has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton High School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawton High School?
41.2% of students at Lawton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawton High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawton High School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Lawton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawton High School?
Lawton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawton High School rank among schools in Lawton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lawton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lawton Community School District?
Besides Lawton High School, Lawton Community School District also operates Lawton Elementary School (397 students), Lawton Middle School (325 students), and Lawton Accelerated Academic Center (26 students). See the Lawton Community School District district page for the complete list.