North School

Summary:

North School is an elementary school in Lansing, Michigan, serving 203 students in grades K-8. As part of the Lansing Public School District, which is ranked 553 out of 610 districts in the state, North School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1411 out of 1486 schools.

North School faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 39.41% African American, 11.33% Hispanic, and 11.33% Asian, which is significantly more diverse than the state average. The school also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 92.9%, more than double the state average. Academically, North School's performance is well below state and district averages, with only 11.4% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44% statewide. Additionally, 94.58% of North School's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Wexford Montessori Magnet School and Forest View School, both within the Lansing Public School District, North School's performance is significantly lower, with higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. The school's declining performance over the past decade suggests the need for targeted interventions and support services to address the challenges faced by its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public K-8

 333 E Miller Rd
       Lansing, MI  48911-5643


(517) 755-1710

District: Lansing Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1411th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,182 Help


Students who attend North School usually attend:

High:    Everett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.4%
White:
22.0%
Two or more races:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.9% Help


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Compare Details North School ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 10th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details North School ranks worse than 93.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at North School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.4%), White (22%), two or more races (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North School is 15.6, which is the 5th best among 13 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North School is $20,182, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North School:

SchoolDigger ranks North School 1411th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See North School in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks North School 835th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See North School in the ranking list.)

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Lansing Public School District:

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


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Rank History for North School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.41 1257th 1545 18.6%
2007 33.23 1275th 1565 18.5%
2008 32.64 1301st 1577 17.5%
2009 30.72 1322nd 1589 16.8%
2010 35.04 1267th 1552 18.4%
2011 29.95 1295th 1552 16.6%
2012 15.89 1409th 1566 10.0%
2013 8.81 1476th 1563 5.6%
2014 8.94 1435th 1533 6.4%
2015 10.83 1431st 1580 9.4%
2016 13.39 1340th 1548 13.4%
2017 5.96 1407th 1466 4.0%
2018 10.95 1350th 1448 6.8%
2023 6.93 1395th 1470 5.1%
2024 7.13 1411th 1486 5.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.10 240th 270 11.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.46 1253rd 1397 10.3%
2023 8.09 1303rd 1350 3.5%
2024 8.95 1315th 1381 4.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.45 1328th 1443 8.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.20 1292nd 1446 10.7%
2023 5.40 1307th 1334 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.67 100th 101 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.94 465th 475 2.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.75 1113th 1253 11.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North School

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Rank History for all middle school students at North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.00 835th 897 6.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.89 795th 836 4.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for North School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 117 5 38 10 n/a n/a 0 590
1989 429 139 6 41 12 n/a n/a 0 627
1990 420 140 3 40 10 n/a n/a 0 613
1991 381 152 5 36 10 n/a n/a 28 612
1992 354 158 9 55 8 n/a n/a 0 584
1993 349 194 16 51 7 n/a n/a 0 617
1994 325 201 12 50 5 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 293 235 16 63 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1996 293 235 16 63 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1997 258 189 8 51 1 n/a n/a 0 507
1998 318 211 8 71 1 n/a n/a 0 609
1999 274 216 10 64 4 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 219 221 9 59 2 n/a n/a 24 534
2001 197 232 15 65 7 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 151 237 20 71 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 151 237 20 71 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 170 240 20 78 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 184 214 24 73 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2006 172 274 29 75 3 n/a n/a 0 553
2007 149 235 27 53 5 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 149 245 28 59 2 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 138 218 26 66 5 n/a n/a 0 453
2010 122 181 23 72 3 n/a n/a 0 401
2011 106 145 14 68 7 0 4 0 344
2012 99 113 15 68 3 0 23 0 321
2013 137 162 111 88 3 1 33 0 535
2014 140 201 113 87 5 1 46 0 593
2015 137 150 109 94 1 0 45 0 536
2016 128 167 119 86 1 0 39 0 540
2017 127 175 137 82 2 0 32 0 555
2018 124 224 149 69 2 0 24 0 592
2019 88 198 22 67 0 0 42 0 417
2020 66 120 6 39 0 0 21 0 252
2021 36 77 7 29 0 0 19 0 168
2022 37 56 3 14 0 0 19 0 129
2023 46 80 23 23 2 0 29 0 203
2024 79 170 5 50 2 0 53 0 359

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 North School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 590 n/a n/a n/a
1989 627 n/a n/a 19.6
1990 613 57.0 10.7 28.2
1991 612 n/a n/a n/a
1992 584 n/a n/a 35.3
1993 617 n/a 0.0 43.8
1994 593 42.0 14.1 46
1995 609 32.0 19.0 53.7
1996 609 32.0 19.0 53.7
1997 507 29.0 17.5 47.5
1998 609 33.0 18.5 46.1
1999 568 38.0 14.9 47.5
2000 534 33.5 15.2 56.5
2001 516 34.5 15.0 53.9
2002 480 2.0 240.0 60.8
2003 480 2.0 240.0 60.8
2004 509 6.0 84.8 68.2
2005 496 30.5 16.3 69.6
2006 553 32.0 17.3 77.9
2007 469 31.2 15.0 80
2008 483 31.2 15.5 73.1
2009 453 28.3 16.0 78.6
2010 401 28.2 14.2 86.3
2011 344 24.7 13.9 88.1
2012 321 24.7 12.9 64.2
2013 535 35.5 15.0 77.2
2014 593 33.3 17.7 78.8
2015 536 38.0 14.1 67.4
2016 540 35.0 15.4 81.9
2017 555 35.3 15.7 73
2018 592 33.0 17.9 85.6
2019 417 25.5 16.3 80.3
2020 252 25.4 9.9 86.9
2021 168 15.2 11.0 84.5
2022 129 9.1 14.1 89.1
2023 203 14.4 14.0 94.6
2024 359 22.9 15.6 86.9

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 North School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 590 n/a n/a n/a
1989 627 n/a n/a 19.6
1990 613 57.0 10.7 28.2
1991 612 n/a n/a n/a
1992 584 n/a n/a 35.3
1993 617 n/a 0.0 43.8
1994 593 42.0 14.1 46
1995 609 32.0 19.0 53.7
1996 609 32.0 19.0 53.7
1997 507 29.0 17.5 47.5
1998 609 33.0 18.5 46.1
1999 568 38.0 14.9 47.5
2000 534 33.5 15.2 56.5
2001 516 34.5 15.0 53.9
2002 480 2.0 240.0 60.8
2003 480 2.0 240.0 60.8
2004 509 6.0 84.8 68.2
2005 496 30.5 16.3 69.6
2006 553 32.0 17.3 77.9
2007 469 31.2 15.0 80
2008 483 31.2 15.5 73.1
2009 453 28.3 16.0 78.6
2010 401 28.2 14.2 86.3
2011 344 24.7 13.9 88.1
2012 321 24.7 12.9 64.2
2013 535 35.5 15.0 77.2
2014 593 33.3 17.7 78.8
2015 536 38.0 14.1 67.4
2016 540 35.0 15.4 81.9
2017 555 35.3 15.7 73
2018 592 33.0 17.9 85.6
2019 417 25.5 16.3 80.3
2020 252 25.4 9.9 86.9
2021 168 15.2 11.0 84.5
2022 129 9.1 14.1 89.1
2023 203 14.4 14.0 94.6
2024 359 22.9 15.6 86.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,457 (21.9%) $12,299 (78.1%) $15,756
2020 $5,426 (26.7%) $14,876 (73.3%) $20,302
2021 $5,395 (23.7%) $17,409 (76.3%) $22,804
2022 $11,219 (49.7%) $11,366 (50.3%) $22,585
2023 $5,861 (29.0%) $14,321 (71.0%) $20,182

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North 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 (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (North School)10.510.7
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)20.816
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North School)10.813
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)21.218.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North School)5.710.3
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)13.514.6
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students417203
 51.3%
African American19880
 59.6%
American Indian02
Asian2223
 4.5%
Hispanic6723
 65.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8846
 47.7%
Two or More Races4229
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.3%94.6%
 14.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended North School.

Students who attend North School usually go on to attend:

High : Everett High School

Students at North School are 47% African American, 22% White, 15% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

North School ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Michigan elementary schools.


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