Enrollment
323
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Hope School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt Hope School
Mt Hope School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 323 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 54% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 87.8% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 397 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #378, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.7% 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.
Discipline events run high: 79 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 323 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lansing's elementary schools, it stands alongside Attwood School (426 students): Mt Hope School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.9:1 vs 32.8:1).
Lansing Public School District also operates Everett High School (1,017 students) and Gardner International School (874 students) alongside Mt Hope 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 Mt Hope School compares
Mt Hope 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing Public School District, which includes Mt Hope 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 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
- 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 elementary schools in Lansing
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mt Hope School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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