- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Wexford Montessori Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115005821
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wexford Montessori Magnet School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #18 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wexford Montessori Magnet School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wexford Montessori Magnet School ranks #18 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115005821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Wexford Montessori Magnet School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 262115005821 · Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 17.8:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Wexford Montessori Magnet School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wexford Montessori Magnet 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 356
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
356 students
What this shows Wexford Montessori Magnet School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wexford Montessori Magnet School compares
Wexford Montessori Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.4%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.6%
White 26.4%
Two or More 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Wexford Montessori Magnet School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
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 Wexford Montessori Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wexford Montessori Magnet 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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wexford Montessori Magnet School
How many students attend Wexford Montessori Magnet School?
Wexford Montessori Magnet School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wexford Montessori Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wexford Montessori Magnet School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wexford Montessori Magnet School?
79.5% of students at Wexford Montessori Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wexford Montessori Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Wexford Montessori Magnet School is African American at 37.6% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wexford Montessori Magnet School?
Wexford Montessori Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Wexford Montessori Magnet School rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Wexford Montessori Magnet School ranks #18 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 Wexford Montessori Magnet 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.