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#2475 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lansing Charter Academy
Elementary School · Lansing Charter Academy · Lansing, MI
A charter elementary school in Lansing, MI where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3300 EXPRESS CT, Lansing, MI 48910
- Math 23% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 33% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lansing Charter Academy score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lansing Charter Academy 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Rich School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Capital Area K12 OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Cole AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Cavanaugh SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–3 | 1.2 mi | 271 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lansing Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lansing Charter Academy is listed in Lansing Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lansing Charter Academy
Lansing Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Charter Academy, serving approximately 467 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,475 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lansing Charter Academy
What grades does Lansing Charter Academy serve?
Lansing Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lansing Charter Academy?
Lansing Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lansing Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lansing Charter Academy is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lansing Charter Academy rank in MI?
Lansing Charter Academy ranks #2,475 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lansing Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lansing Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Lansing Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lansing Charter Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lansing Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lansing Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lansing Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Lansing Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lansing Charter Academy?
95.9% of students at Lansing Charter Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (517) 882-9585
- 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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