Lansing Public School District

Lansing Public School District serves 10,023 students across 30 schools in Michigan's capital city. The district experienced a 1.1% enrollment decline from the prior year, with 587 teachers maintaining a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. The district's racial composition is diverse, including 37.8% Black, 21.2% Hispanic, 21.0% White, and 6.2% Asian students.

Academically, Lansing's graduation rate of 88.3% exceeds Michigan's state average of 85.5%, while the dropout rate stands at 5.1%. However, chronic absenteeism affects 52.8% of students, representing a significant concern. The student population faces considerable economic challenges, with 87.5% classified as economically disadvantaged. Additionally, 19.8% of students have identified disabilities, and 16.8% are English learners, indicating elevated support service needs.

Financially, the district operates with per-pupil spending of $22,964.59, substantially above the state average of $17,165. The total operating budget is $226.3 million. This higher spending level reflects the district's commitment to serving a population with significant economic and linguistic needs. The combination of above-average graduation rates alongside elevated chronic absenteeism and high poverty concentrations suggests the district achieves measurable academic outcomes while managing substantial socioeconomic barriers and attendance challenges.