Enrollment
316
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Midmichigan Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260008200546Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midmichigan Leadership Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #12 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Midmichigan Leadership Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midmichigan Leadership Academy ranks #12 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260008200546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midmichigan Leadership Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Midmichigan Leadership Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 316 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.7% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 316 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 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.7% 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 Lewton School (272 students): Midmichigan Leadership Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 18.1:1).
Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy is a single-school charter district, so Midmichigan Leadership Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Midmichigan Leadership Academy compares
Midmichigan Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
92.7%
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
$12,277
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
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
African American 68.0%
Two or More 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
White 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Midmichigan Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy, which includes Midmichigan Leadership Academy.
$12,277
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.6%
State 77.7%
Federal 16.7%
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.
Similar other schools in Lansing
2 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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Midmichigan Leadership Academy
How many students attend Midmichigan Leadership Academy?
Midmichigan Leadership Academy has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midmichigan Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Midmichigan Leadership Academy is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Midmichigan Leadership Academy?
99.7% of students at Midmichigan Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midmichigan Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Midmichigan Leadership Academy is African American at 68.0% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midmichigan Leadership Academy?
Midmichigan Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Midmichigan Leadership Academy rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Midmichigan Leadership Academy ranks #12 of 22 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 schools in Lansing on the city page.
Is Midmichigan Leadership Academy a good school?
Midmichigan Leadership Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. 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 Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy?
None; Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy is a single-school charter district, and Midmichigan Leadership Academy is its only campus.
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