Enrollment
706
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pattengill School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pattengill School
Pattengill School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 706 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 22% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 706 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 253 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #205, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.0% 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: 156 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 706 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lansing's public schools, it stands alongside Lewton School (272 students): Pattengill School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 18.1:1).
Lansing Public School District also operates Everett High School (1,017 students) and Gardner International School (874 students) alongside Pattengill 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 Pattengill School compares
Pattengill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing Public School District, which includes Pattengill 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~706 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pattengill School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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