- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Willow School
Federal NCES profile for Willow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115005820
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #19 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow School ranks #19 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115005820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Willow School grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+45.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 262115005820 · Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 18.2:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Willow School grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+45.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Willow 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 273
Willow School
273 students
What this shows Willow School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow School compares
Willow 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 67% | 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
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.7%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
Two or More 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
White 13.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Willow 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 Willow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow School
How many students attend Willow School?
Willow School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow School?
90.6% of students at Willow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow School?
The largest demographic group at Willow School is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow School?
Willow School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Willow School rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow School ranks #19 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 Willow 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.