Enrollment
279
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawton High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawton High School
Lawton High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lawton, Michigan, enrolling 279 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 279 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 486 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #193.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lawton Community School District also operates Lawton Elementary School (397 students) and Lawton Middle School (325 students) alongside Lawton High School.
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 Lawton High School compares
Lawton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,181
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawton Community School District, which includes Lawton High School.
$12,181
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 57.7%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~279 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Lawton on the city page.
Is Lawton High School a good school?
Lawton High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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