Excellent
#155 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
Glencairn School
Elementary School · East Lansing School District · East Lansing, MI
An East Lansing School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
939 N HARRISON RD, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Math 58% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 71% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glencairn School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Glencairn 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
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,452/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East 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
$50,837
Median home value
$261,100
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
63.8%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48823; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham ISD Asd ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Robert L Green ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Aquinas Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Greater Lansing Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 128 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Lansing School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glencairn School is listed in East Lansing School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glencairn School
Glencairn School is a public elementary school in East Lansing, MI, part of East Lansing School District, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glencairn School
What grades does Glencairn School serve?
Glencairn School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Glencairn School?
Glencairn School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glencairn School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glencairn School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glencairn School rank in MI?
Glencairn School ranks #155 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Glencairn School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glencairn School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Glencairn School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glencairn School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glencairn School a charter school?
No, Glencairn School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glencairn School a Title I school?
No, Glencairn School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glencairn School?
25.7% of students at Glencairn 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (517) 333-7930
- Area population (ZIP 48823)
- 49,379
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.6
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 48823; 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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