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6.7 avg / 10

East Lansing School District

School District · East Lansing, Michigan

Students: 3,713
Teachers (FTE): 220

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

8

6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,739

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.9:1

How this district compares

Michigan rank

#143 of 532

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Michigan avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,739

$844 vs Michigan median

District size

3,713 students

Much larger than Michigan median

About East Lansing School District

East Lansing School District is a East Lansing, Michigan school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,713 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $13,739 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, East Lansing School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Red Cedar School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, East Lansing School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.3% and ELA proficiency of 61.4%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in East Lansing School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.3%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in East Lansing School District with test data.

District Details

City
East Lansing
Total Enrollment
3,713
Teachers (FTE)
220
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Lansing School District?

East Lansing School District has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for East Lansing School District?

The average composite rating for East Lansing School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in East Lansing School District?

East Lansing School District spends $13,739 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in East Lansing School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in East Lansing School District is 16.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in East Lansing School District?

Red Cedar School is the highest-rated school in East Lansing School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in East Lansing School District?

Across schools in East Lansing School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does East Lansing School District compare to other districts in Michigan?

East Lansing School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
48.3%
ELA Proficiency
61.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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