- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Pattengill School
Federal NCES profile for Pattengill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115008414
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pattengill School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #21 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pattengill School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pattengill School ranks #21 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115008414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Pattengill School grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 262115008414 · Lansing, MI Other · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 21.4:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Pattengill School grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pattengill 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
- This school
Pattengill School
706 students
- Jw Sexton High
Jw Sexton High School
586 students
- Dwight Rich Sc
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
562 students
What this shows Pattengill School reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pattengill School compares
Pattengill 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
79.0%
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
15
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
African American 26.9%
White 20.8%
Two or More 17.1%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Pattengill 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 Pattengill 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight Rich School of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pattengill 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
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Lansing
2 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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pattengill School
How many students attend Pattengill School?
Pattengill School has 706 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pattengill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pattengill School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pattengill School?
80.5% of students at Pattengill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pattengill School?
The largest demographic group at Pattengill School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.4% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pattengill School?
Pattengill School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Pattengill School rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Pattengill School ranks #21 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.
What other schools are in Lansing Public School District?
Besides Pattengill 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.