- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Park, MI
Lessenger Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Lessenger Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262619009029
👥 S:T ratio 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lessenger Early Childhood Center earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lessenger Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lessenger Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 6 schools in Oak Park, MI.
School address
District: Oak Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262619009029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Lessenger Early Childhood Center grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+92.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 262619009029 · Oak Park, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 4.9:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 80
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Park High School (798 students)
Lessenger Early Childhood Center grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+92.6%). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lessenger Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High School
798 students
- Oak Park Prepa
Oak Park Preparatory Academy
707 students
- Key Elementary
Key Elementary School
516 students
- Oak Park Virtu
Oak Park Virtual Academy
442 students
- Pepper Element
Pepper Elementary School
416 students
- This school 54
Lessenger Early Childhood Center
54 students
What this shows Lessenger Early Childhood Center reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lessenger Early Childhood Center compares
Lessenger Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.9:1 | ▼ 72% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.9:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
African American 98.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Lessenger Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
District finance for Oak Park School District of the City of reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lessenger Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Key Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lessenger Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 63.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Oak Park
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lessenger Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
Lessenger Early Childhood Center has 54 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lessenger Early Childhood Center is 4.9:1, which is 72% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
88.9% of students at Lessenger Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Lessenger Early Childhood Center is African American at 98.1% of enrollment, in Oak Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
Lessenger Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lessenger Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lessenger Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 6 schools in Oak Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Park School District of the City of?
Besides Lessenger Early Childhood Center, Oak Park School District of the City of also operates Oak Park High School (798 students), Oak Park Preparatory Academy (707 students), and Key Elementary School (516 students). See the Oak Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.