Excellent
#124 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 4% in state
Cavanaugh School
Elementary School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 WEST CAVANAUGH RD, Lansing, MI 48910
- Math 35% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cavanaugh School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2017, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cavanaugh School 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart of MaryPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Gardner International SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 898 | Compare → |
| Ingham County Youth CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Attwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 462 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lansing Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Cavanaugh School is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cavanaugh School
Cavanaugh School is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cavanaugh School
What grades does Cavanaugh School serve?
Cavanaugh School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Cavanaugh School?
Cavanaugh School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cavanaugh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cavanaugh School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cavanaugh School rank in MI?
Cavanaugh School ranks #124 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cavanaugh School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cavanaugh School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Cavanaugh School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cavanaugh School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cavanaugh School a charter school?
No, Cavanaugh School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cavanaugh School a Title I school?
No, Cavanaugh School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cavanaugh School?
87.8% of students at Cavanaugh School 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Phone
- (517) 755-1250
- Area population (ZIP 48910)
- 32,801
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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