Enrollment
430
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262115005813
Post Oak School — Lansing, MI
Federal NCES profile for Post Oak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Post Oak School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Post Oak School reports 430 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% above the Michigan average and 7% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lansing Public School District spends $20,108 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.8% from local sources (property taxes), 37.2% from the state, and 32.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Post Oak School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 64% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 2% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,108
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 430 Top 64% in Michigan — larger than 36% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 17.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.6% +2% vs state
NCES ID 262115005813
Student demographics
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 14.4%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.0%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing Public School District, which includes Post Oak School.
$20,108
Per student
+27%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
Similar other schools in Lansing
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Everett High School
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Eastern High School
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798 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Pattengill School
Standard public school
706 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Jw Sexton High School
Standard public school
586 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Standard public school
356 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Capital Area K12 Online
Standard public school
353 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Post Oak School
How many students attend Post Oak School?
Post Oak School has 430 students enrolled. It is a other school in LANSING, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post Oak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Post Oak School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Post Oak School?
55.6% of students at Post Oak School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Post Oak School?
The largest demographic group at Post Oak School is White at 37.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LANSING, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post Oak School?
Post Oak School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.