- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Lewton School grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (+22.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 262115008340 · Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 18.1:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Lewton School grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (+22.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lewton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,017 students
- Gardner Intern
Gardner International School
874 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
798 students
- Pattengill Sch
Pattengill School
706 students
- Jw Sexton High
Jw Sexton High School
586 students
- This school 272
Lewton School
272 students
What this shows Lewton School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewton School compares
Lewton School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Lansing Public School District reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), up 49.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.