- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
Mt Hope School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Hope School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262115008378
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Hope School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Hope School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Hope School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115008378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
Mt Hope School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-32.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-107 students YoY 262115008378 · Lansing, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 26.9:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Mt Hope School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-32.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mt Hope 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 323
Mt Hope School
323 students
What this shows Mt Hope School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Hope School compares
Mt Hope School is a shrinking 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 54% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
81.7%
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
$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
2
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
White 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 16.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Mt Hope School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
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 Mt Hope School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Hope 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 elementary schools in Lansing
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Hope School
How many students attend Mt Hope School?
Mt Hope School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), down 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Hope School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Hope School is 26.9:1, which is 54% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Hope School?
87.8% of students at Mt Hope School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Hope School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Hope School is African American at 35.9% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Hope School?
Mt Hope School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Mt Hope School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Hope School ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Lansing Public School District?
Besides Mt Hope 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.