- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Riddle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riddle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115001866
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riddle Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riddle Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riddle Elementary ranks #6 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115001866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
144 on latest CCD 262115001866 · Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 12:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 22 schools in Lansing. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Riddle Elementary 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 144
Riddle Elementary
144 students
What this shows Riddle Elementary reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riddle Elementary compares
Riddle Elementary vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Riddle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riddle Elementary'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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riddle Elementary
How many students attend Riddle Elementary?
Riddle Elementary has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riddle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riddle Elementary is 12:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riddle Elementary?
86.1% of students at Riddle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riddle Elementary?
Riddle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Riddle Elementary rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Riddle Elementary ranks #6 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 Riddle Elementary, 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.