- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
North School
Federal NCES profile for North School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262115005828
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115005828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+156 students YoY
North School grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+76.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+156 students YoY 262115005828 · Lansing, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 33.6:1 · 91.1% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
North School grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+76.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North 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
North School
471 students
What this shows North School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How North School compares
North 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 | 33.6:1 | ▲ 92% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
33.6:1
students per teacher
- 92% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.3%
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
8
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.5%
White 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, North 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 North 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Attwood School
Standard public school
426 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Winans Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Road
Standard public school
356 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Mt Hope School
Standard public school
323 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about North School
How many students attend North School?
North School has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 156.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North School?
The student-teacher ratio at North School is 33.6:1, which is 92% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 114% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North School?
91.1% of students at North School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North School?
The largest demographic group at North School is African American at 46.5% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North School?
North School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 North School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, North School ranks #9 of 10 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 North 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.