Excellent
#2 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 1% of private schools
Greater Lansing Islamic School
Elementary School · East Lansing, MI
A private elementary school in East Lansing, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
940 S HARRISON RD, East Lansing, MI 48823
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
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Where Greater Lansing Islamic 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- 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.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Glencairn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Aquinas Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Beekman CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 108 | 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.
Greater Lansing Islamic School is listed in East Lansing, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Greater Lansing Islamic School
Greater Lansing Islamic School is a private elementary school in East Lansing, MI, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Lansing Islamic School
What grades does Greater Lansing Islamic School serve?
Greater Lansing Islamic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Greater Lansing Islamic School?
Greater Lansing Islamic School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Lansing Islamic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Lansing Islamic School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Greater Lansing Islamic School rank in MI?
Greater Lansing Islamic School ranks #2 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Greater Lansing Islamic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Lansing Islamic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Greater Lansing Islamic School a private school?
Yes, Greater Lansing Islamic School is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Greater Lansing Islamic School a religious school?
Greater Lansing Islamic School has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ingham County
- Phone
- (517) 332-3700
- Area population (ZIP 48823)
- 49,379
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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.
- 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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