- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Lansing, MI
Robert L Green Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert L Green Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261260004973
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert L Green Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in East Lansing · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert L Green Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L Green Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in East Lansing, MI.
School address
District: East Lansing School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261260004973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Robert L Green Elementary shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 261260004973 · East Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 15.2:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: East Lansing High School (1,231 students)
Robert L Green Elementary shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Robert L Green Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Lansing H
East Lansing High School
1,231 students
- Macdonald Midd
Macdonald Middle School
857 students
- Marble School 306
Marble School
306 students
- Glencairn Scho 298
Glencairn School
298 students
- Whitehills Ele 286
Whitehills Elementary School
286 students
- This school 273
Robert L Green Elementary
273 students
What this shows Robert L Green Elementary reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert L Green Elementary compares
Robert L Green Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Robert L Green Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East Lansing School District reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert L Green Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macdonald Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marble School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glencairn School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert L Green Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in East Lansing
1 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert L Green Elementary
How many students attend Robert L Green Elementary?
Robert L Green Elementary has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L Green Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L Green Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Robert L Green Elementary?
37.1% of students at Robert L Green Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert L Green Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert L Green Elementary is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in East Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert L Green Elementary?
Robert L Green Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Robert L Green Elementary rank among schools in East Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L Green Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in East 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 East Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in East Lansing School District?
Besides Robert L Green Elementary, East Lansing School District also operates East Lansing High School (1,231 students), Macdonald Middle School (857 students), and Marble School (306 students). See the East Lansing School District district page for the complete list.