Needs Improvement
#3123 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gier Park School
Elementary School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 EAST GIER ST, Lansing, MI 48906
- Math 8% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gier Park School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2017, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gier Park 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$61,533
Median home value
$128,600
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Midmichigan Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Willow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Beekman CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #20 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
Gier Park School is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gier Park School
Gier Park School is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,123 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gier Park School
What grades does Gier Park School serve?
Gier Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Gier Park School?
Gier Park School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gier Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gier Park School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gier Park School rank in MI?
Gier Park School ranks #3,123 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gier Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gier Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Gier Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gier Park School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gier Park School a charter school?
No, Gier Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gier Park School a Title I school?
No, Gier Park School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gier Park School?
94.2% of students at Gier Park 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.6%
- Phone
- (517) 755-1360
- Area population (ZIP 48906)
- 25,960
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 48906; 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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