- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Post Oak School
Federal NCES profile for Post Oak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115005813
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Post Oak School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #12 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Post Oak School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Post Oak School ranks #12 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115005813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Post Oak School grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+21.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 262115005813 · Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 23.9:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Post Oak School grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+21.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Post Oak 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
Post Oak School
430 students
What this shows Post Oak School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Post Oak School compares
Post Oak 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.0%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Post Oak School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Post Oak School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Post Oak 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 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Post Oak School
How many students attend Post Oak School?
Post Oak School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post Oak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Post Oak School is 23.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post Oak School?
Post Oak School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Post Oak School rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Post Oak School ranks #12 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 Post Oak 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.