Gier Park School

Summary:

Gier Park School is an elementary school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 272. The school is part of the Lansing Public School District, which is ranked 553 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gier Park School faces significant challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 93.7%, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Post Oak School (83.6%) and Pattengill School (76.2%). Academically, the school's performance is also concerning, with only 12.2% of 3rd-grade students and 15.8% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.6% and 43.3%, respectively. Additionally, Gier Park School has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.06% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools.

While Gier Park School's diverse student population is a positive factor, the school's declining statewide ranking, from 715 out of 1,545 Michigan elementary schools in 2005-2006 to 1,399 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggests that its performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. The school's subgroup performance is also concerning, with the school ranking 1,301 out of 1,347 Michigan elementary schools for male students and 1,306 out of 1,381 for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite the school's increased funding, with $17,431 spent per student in 2022-2023, its academic outcomes remain poor, indicating that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

401 E Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906-4137

(517) 755-1360

District: Lansing Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1399^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,431

Students who attend Gier Park School usually attend:

Middle:	Mt Hope School
	Sheridan Road
High:	Eastern High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 272

Racial breakdown:

White:

27.9%

African American:

25.7%

Hispanic:

24.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gier Park School ranks worse than 94.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 9^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gier Park School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (27.9%), African American (25.7%), Hispanic (24.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lansing Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gier Park School is 15.9. 9 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gier Park School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gier Park School is $17,431. 12 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gier Park School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gier Park School 1399^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Gier Park School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Lansing Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lansing Public School District 553^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gier Park School

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Rank History for all students at Gier Park School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	60.44	715^th	1545	53.7%
2007	39.55	1196^th	1565	23.6%
2008	45.15	1124^th	1577	28.7%
2009	40.78	1213^th	1589	23.7%
2010	28.08	1332^nd	1552	14.2%
2011	42.74	1137^th	1552	26.7%
2012	21.04	1341^st	1566	14.4%
2024	7.60	1399^th	1486	5.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gier Park School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.33	1306^th	1381	5.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Gier Park School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.43	1301^st	1347	3.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gier Park School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.56	143^rd	201	28.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gier Park School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	189	45	30	68	11	n/a	n/a	343
1989	202	49	31	51	14	n/a	n/a	347
1990	206	36	42	50	14	n/a	n/a	348
1991	218	33	43	66	16	n/a	n/a	376
1992	199	34	43	57	7	n/a	n/a	340
1993	206	49	57	59	9	n/a	n/a	380
1994	188	40	61	73	10	n/a	n/a	372
1995	185	64	49	77	2	n/a	n/a	377
1996	185	64	49	77	2	n/a	n/a	377
1997	187	60	51	80	1	n/a	n/a	379
1998	185	57	45	79	0	n/a	n/a	366
1999	159	62	42	75	3	n/a	n/a	341
2000	152	62	39	61	5	n/a	n/a	319
2001	146	68	36	58	4	n/a	n/a	312
2002	140	98	23	50	6	n/a	n/a	317
2003	140	98	23	50	6	n/a	n/a	317
2004	119	91	22	53	4	n/a	n/a	289
2005	104	71	21	51	7	n/a	n/a	254
2006	108	90	21	66	5	n/a	n/a	290
2007	102	95	18	73	10	n/a	n/a	298
2008	101	77	13	70	7	n/a	n/a	268
2009	104	70	11	71	5	n/a	n/a	261
2010	112	87	16	89	14	n/a	n/a	318
2011	99	61	10	114	7	0	26	317
2012	99	45	9	125	7	0	32	317
2013	146	51	6	107	5	0	35	350
2014	132	59	3	87	3	0	31	315
2015	137	49	4	87	3	0	41	321
2016	134	46	4	85	4	0	38	311
2017	145	45	3	107	4	0	45	349
2018	141	53	5	122	0	0	55	376
2019	117	47	4	117	5	0	66	356
2020	122	49	4	109	1	0	58	343
2021	96	50	4	97	1	0	50	298
2022	80	49	1	74	2	0	58	264
2023	76	70	0	67	1	0	58	272

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gier Park School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	343	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	347	n/a	n/a	50.4
1990	348	18.0	19.3	43.7
1991	376	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	340	n/a	n/a	51.5
1993	380	n/a	0.0	52.9
1994	372	17.0	21.9	50.5
1995	377	19.0	19.8	65
1996	377	19.0	19.8	65
1997	379	21.0	18.0	65.7
1998	366	19.0	19.3	62
1999	341	22.0	15.5	66.6
2000	319	19.0	16.8	73.7
2001	312	19.0	16.4	68.6
2002	317	8.0	39.6	77.6
2003	317	8.0	39.6	77.6
2004	289	5.0	57.8	76.5
2005	254	17.5	14.5	81.1
2006	290	18.0	16.1	82.1
2007	298	16.6	18.0	84.6
2008	268	16.4	16.3	77.6
2009	261	18.7	14.0	83.5
2010	318	20.5	15.4	91.8
2011	317	20.5	15.4	91.2
2012	317	20.4	15.5	78.5
2013	350	24.6	14.2	79.4
2014	315	23.6	13.3	79
2015	321	21.0	15.2	72.9
2016	311	20.0	15.5	83.9
2017	349	19.0	18.3	82.5
2018	376	21.4	17.5	86.4
2019	356	20.2	17.6	78.7
2020	343	19.7	17.4	90.1
2021	298	20.2	14.6	84.9
2022	264	16.3	16.1	90.9
2023	272	17.0	15.9	97.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gier Park School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	343	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	347	n/a	n/a	50.4
1990	348	18.0	19.3	43.7
1991	376	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	340	n/a	n/a	51.5
1993	380	n/a	0.0	52.9
1994	372	17.0	21.9	50.5
1995	377	19.0	19.8	65
1996	377	19.0	19.8	65
1997	379	21.0	18.0	65.7
1998	366	19.0	19.3	62
1999	341	22.0	15.5	66.6
2000	319	19.0	16.8	73.7
2001	312	19.0	16.4	68.6
2002	317	8.0	39.6	77.6
2003	317	8.0	39.6	77.6
2004	289	5.0	57.8	76.5
2005	254	17.5	14.5	81.1
2006	290	18.0	16.1	82.1
2007	298	16.6	18.0	84.6
2008	268	16.4	16.3	77.6
2009	261	18.7	14.0	83.5
2010	318	20.5	15.4	91.8
2011	317	20.5	15.4	91.2
2012	317	20.4	15.5	78.5
2013	350	24.6	14.2	79.4
2014	315	23.6	13.3	79
2015	321	21.0	15.2	72.9
2016	311	20.0	15.5	83.9
2017	349	19.0	18.3	82.5
2018	376	21.4	17.5	86.4
2019	356	20.2	17.6	78.7
2020	343	19.7	17.4	90.1
2021	298	20.2	14.6	84.9
2022	264	16.3	16.1	90.9
2023	272	17.0	15.9	97.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gier Park School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,971 (21.3%)	$10,979 (78.7%)	$13,950
2020	$2,813 (21.5%)	$10,266 (78.5%)	$13,079
2021	$3,689 (25.0%)	$11,049 (75.0%)	$14,738
2022	$9,024 (56.9%)	$6,847 (43.1%)	$15,871
2023	$5,789 (33.2%)	$11,642 (66.8%)	$17,430

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gier Park School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gier Park School)	11.3	10.2	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	23.8	18.8	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Gier Park School)	21	7.2	13.8%
3rd Grade Math (Lansing Public School District)	27.6	14	13.6%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	41.5	5.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	356	272	23.6%
African American	47	70	48.9%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	117	67	42.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	117	76	35%
Two or More Races	66	58	12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.7%	97.1%	18.4%

Schools Near Gier Park School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gier Park School	Public	PK, KG-4	401 E Gier St	Lansing	48906	Clinton County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1360	272	17	15.9	97.1%	76 (27.9%)	70 (25.7%)	67 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (21.3%)	7.6	1399^th of 1486 public elementary schools	5.9%					(n/a)			12.2	15.8				14.3	10.3								$17,431	$5,789	$11,642
Willow School	Public	PK, KG-5	1012 W Willow St	Lansing	48915	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1680	202	16	12.8	92.6%	27 (13.4%)	86 (42.6%)	55 (27.2%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	29 (14.4%)								(n/a)				27.8					5.7								$20,019	$5,130	$14,889
MidMichigan Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	730 W Maple St	Lansing	48906	Clinton County	Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 485-5379	348	23	15.1	100.0%	22 (6.3%)	247 (71.0%)	23 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (14.1%)								(n/a)	28.6		11.5														$13,041	$4,121	$8,920
Post Oak School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2320 Post Oak Ln	Lansing	48912	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1610	315	18	17.1	67.0%	110 (34.9%)	61 (19.4%)	83 (26.3%)	21 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (12.7%)	45.2	760^th of 1486 public elementary schools	48.9%		45	767^th of 1470 public elementary schools	47.8%	7	57.1		50.0	58.1	47.3	31.4	31.6	38.6	32.6	23.6	20.0	36.8	38.2	35.7	12.7	28.6	$16,212	$5,005	$11,207
Pattengill School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	815 N Fairview Ave	Lansing	48912	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1130	600	34	17.6	88.5%	156 (26.0%)	146 (24.3%)	175 (29.2%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	108 (18.0%)	22.7	1133^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	23.8%		17.2	1203^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	18.2%	70	34.0	13.7	16.2	38.0	27.0	27.2	13.9	18.7	31.0	16.0	15.9	9.8	24.0	18.9		9.4	$17,325	$7,242	$10,083
Cumberland School	Public	PK, KG-4	2801 Cumberland Rd	Lansing	48906	Clinton County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1280	249	19	13.1	93.6%	43 (17.3%)	101 (40.6%)	46 (18.5%)	30 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (11.6%)	23.1	1123^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	24.4%		32.4	961^st of 1470 public elementary schools	34.6%	162			20.3	34.6				21.7	30.2								$19,592	$5,149	$14,443
Cole Academy East	Public, Charter	K-5	2921 E Coleman Rd	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	Cole Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(517) 580-3470	180	12	14.8	53.9%	60 (33.3%)	39 (21.7%)	44 (24.4%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (18.3%)	43.9	785^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.2%		38.2	884^th of 1470 public elementary schools	39.9%	99			33.3	45.2	40.0			39.3	25.8	30.0			40.0		22.5		$10,055	$1,789	$8,266
Windemere Park Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3100 W Saginaw St	Lansing	48917	Eaton County	Windemere Park Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 327-0700	630	37	16.8	84.8%	84 (13.3%)	248 (39.4%)	176 (27.9%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (17.5%)	47.1	741^st of 1486 public elementary schools	50.1%		43.8	787^th of 1470 public elementary schools	46.5%	46	66.0	10.6	46.1	38.2	49.2	29.5	37.1	45.5	33.9	36.1	16.4	22.6	36.1	43.5	21.3	26.1	$11,482	$1,380	$10,102
Robert L Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1811 Pinecrest Dr	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	East Lansing School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 333-7870	302	19	15.9	42.1%	166 (55.0%)	47 (15.6%)	28 (9.3%)	26 (8.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.6%)	71.9	377^th of 1486 public elementary schools	74.6%		78.4	268^th of 1470 public elementary schools	81.8%	109			54.3	64.3	48.8			54.3	59.5	30.2			58.1		27.9		$13,699	$1,361	$12,338
Ingham Independent School District (Isd) ASD Programs	Public	PK, KG-8	1811 Pinecrest Dr	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 244-1247	14	3	4.6	64.3%	12 (85.7%)	1 (7.1%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gier Park School

What schools do graduates of Gier Park School attend?

Students who attend Gier Park School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt Hope School
Middle : Sheridan Road
High : Eastern High School

How many students attend Gier Park School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Gier Park School.

Is Gier Park School a good school?

Gier Park School ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Gier Park School?

Students at Gier Park School are 28% White, 26% African American, 25% Hispanic, 21% Two or more races.

What district is Gier Park School in?

Lansing Public School District

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