Needs Improvement
#3108 of 3,192 schools in MI
Capital Area K12 Online
School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4501 PLEASANT GROVE RD, Lansing, MI 48910
- Math 7% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 44:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Capital Area K12 Online score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Capital Area K12 Online sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansing), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,154
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham County Youth CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Capitol City Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–11 | 2.9 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Lansing Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Lansing Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 537 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lansing Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #19 of 23
- District spending per student
- $19,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Capital Area K12 Online is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capital Area K12 Online
Capital Area K12 Online is a public school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 44:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,108 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capital Area K12 Online
What grades does Capital Area K12 Online serve?
Capital Area K12 Online serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Capital Area K12 Online?
Capital Area K12 Online has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital Area K12 Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital Area K12 Online is 44:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capital Area K12 Online rank in MI?
Capital Area K12 Online ranks #3,108 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Capital Area K12 Online's MySchoolScout rating?
Capital Area K12 Online has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Capital Area K12 Online?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capital Area K12 Online has 7% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Capital Area K12 Online a charter school?
No, Capital Area K12 Online is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capital Area K12 Online a Title I school?
No, Capital Area K12 Online is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capital Area K12 Online?
93.2% of students at Capital Area K12 Online qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 44:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Phone
- (517) 755-1650
- Area population (ZIP 48910)
- 32,801
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48910; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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