Enrollment
272
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Lewton School
Federal NCES profile for Lewton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115008340
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewton School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewton School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewton School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115008340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewton School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewton School
Lewton School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 272 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 505 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #96.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (15%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lansing Public School District spends $17,109 per pupil, 27% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lansing's public schools, it stands alongside Ingham County Youth Center (12 students): Lewton School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Lansing Public School District also operates Everett High School (1,017 students) and Gardner International School (874 students) alongside Lewton 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 Lewton School compares
Lewton 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.3%
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
$17,109
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%
White 14.7%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Lewton School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing Public School District, which includes Lewton School.
$17,109
Per student
+27%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Lewton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Lansing
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lewton School
How many students attend Lewton School?
Lewton School has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewton School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewton School?
64.2% of students at Lewton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewton School?
The largest demographic group at Lewton School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewton School?
Lewton School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewton School rank among public schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewton School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lansing on the city page.
Is Lewton School a good school?
Lewton School earns 33/100 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 Lansing Public School District?
Besides Lewton School, Lansing Public School District also operates Everett High School (1,017 students), Gardner International School (874 students), and Eastern High School (798 students). See the Lansing Public School District district page for the complete list.
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