Is Attwood School a good school?

Attwood School ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Attwood School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 462 students attended Attwood School.

What is the racial makeup of Attwood School?

Students at Attwood School are 48% African American, 18% White, 18% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Attwood School attend?

Students who attend Attwood School usually go on to attend: High : Everett High School

Attwood School

Summary:

Attwood School is an elementary school in Lansing, Michigan, serving 193 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Lansing Public School District, which is ranked 553 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Attwood School has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Michigan elementary schools, also with a 0-star rating.

Attwood School faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 43.52% African American and 15.03% Hispanic, well above the state average. The school has experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 91.6% in the 2021-2022 school year, which likely contributes to its poor academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.5% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.3% statewide. Attwood School's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and special education students, ranking in the bottom 5-10% of Michigan elementary schools in these categories. Additionally, 88.08% of Attwood's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Wexford Montessori Magnet School, which is only 1.65 miles away, Attwood School is an outlier in terms of academic performance and other key metrics. Addressing the school's challenges, particularly the high chronic absenteeism rates and ensuring equitable access to resources for its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, will require a comprehensive, long-term approach by the school and district.

Detail:

Public K-8

915 Attwood Dr
Lansing, MI 48911

(517) 755-1210

District: Lansing Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1440^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,649

Students who attend Attwood School usually attend:

High:

Everett High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 462

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.5%

White:

17.7%

Two or more races:

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Attwood School ranks worse than 96.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 12^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.99. (See more...)

Compare Details Attwood School ranks worse than 86.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.03. (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 Attwood School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.5%), two or more races (17.7%), White (17.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Attwood School is 20.3, which is the highest among 15 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Attwood School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Attwood School is $17,649. 10 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Attwood School:

SchoolDigger ranks Attwood School 1440^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Attwood School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Attwood School 773^rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Attwood School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Attwood School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Attwood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	10.50	1440^th	1580	8.9%
2016	9.05	1424^th	1548	8.0%
2017	5.19	1424^th	1466	2.9%
2018	7.11	1421^st	1448	1.9%
2019	4.69	1373^rd	1408	2.5%
2023	5.52	1433^rd	1470	2.5%
2024	5.99	1440^th	1486	3.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Attwood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.73	401^st	403	0.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Attwood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	9.34	1343^rd	1397	3.9%
2019	4.93	1117^th	1134	1.5%
2024	6.94	1350^th	1381	2.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Attwood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.35	1412^th	1443	2.1%
2024	8.62	1263^rd	1342	5.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Attwood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	9.18	1354^th	1446	6.4%
2019	4.37	1178^th	1196	1.5%
2024	3.45	1343^rd	1347	0.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Attwood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.78	460^th	475	3.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Attwood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.04	219^th	222	1.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Attwood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.65	1246^th	1253	0.6%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Attwood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.72	786^th	883	11.0%
2024	14.03	773^rd	897	13.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Attwood School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.68	642^nd	836	23.2%

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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 Attwood School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	89	106	10	42	4	0	13	264
2014	74	108	13	47	4	0	16	262
2015	73	138	11	58	3	0	17	300
2016	73	117	14	55	0	0	20	279
2017	59	132	12	36	0	0	27	266
2018	52	99	9	34	0	0	17	211
2019	54	110	9	38	0	1	25	237
2020	61	106	6	41	0	1	33	248
2021	39	105	4	39	0	0	36	223
2022	35	77	2	31	0	0	27	172
2023	44	84	2	29	0	0	34	193
2024	82	224	8	64	2	0	82	462

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 Attwood School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	264	18.0	14.6	71.2
2014	262	14.0	18.7	84
2015	300	15.0	20.0	67.3
2016	279	14.0	19.9	77.4
2017	266	15.7	16.9	78.2
2018	211	15.5	13.6	82
2019	237	16.6	14.2	75.1
2020	248	17.5	14.1	82.3
2021	223	15.0	14.8	76.2
2022	172	10.6	16.1	76.7
2023	193	13.2	14.5	88.1
2024	462	22.7	20.3	90.9

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 Attwood School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	264	18.0	14.6	71.2
2014	262	14.0	18.7	84
2015	300	15.0	20.0	67.3
2016	279	14.0	19.9	77.4
2017	266	15.7	16.9	78.2
2018	211	15.5	13.6	82
2019	237	16.6	14.2	75.1
2020	248	17.5	14.1	82.3
2021	223	15.0	14.8	76.2
2022	172	10.6	16.1	76.7
2023	193	13.2	14.5	88.1
2024	462	22.7	20.3	90.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Attwood School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,564 (23.3%)	$11,764 (76.7%)	$15,328
2020	$3,430 (23.6%)	$11,084 (76.4%)	$14,514
2021	$3,549 (21.6%)	$12,912 (78.4%)	$16,461
2022	$4,376 (24.0%)	$13,874 (76.0%)	$18,251
2023	$6,295 (35.7%)	$11,353 (64.3%)	$17,649

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Attwood 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1373^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1433^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Attwood School)	17.3	8.3	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	20.8	16	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Attwood School)	8.4	11.8	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	21.2	18.4	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Attwood School)	13.7	5.9	7.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)	18.6	14.7	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Attwood School)	8.2	9.1	0.9%
6th Grade Math (Lansing Public School District)	9.2	5.7	3.5%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	28.4	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	237	193	18.6%
African American	110	84	23.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	2	77.8%
Hispanic	38	29	23.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	54	44	18.5%
Two or More Races	25	34	36%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.1%	88.1%	13%

Schools Near Attwood 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
Attwood School	Public	K-8	915 Attwood Dr	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1210	462	23	20.3	90.9%	82 (17.7%)	224 (48.5%)	64 (13.9%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (17.7%)	6	1440^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.1%		5.5	1433^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	2.5%	7	57.7			17.5	6.8	10.7	7.3		10.5				5.4	14.8		11.1	$17,649	$6,295	$11,353
Gardner International School	Public	K-8	333 Dahlia Dr	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1121	898	47	19.2	89.5%	141 (15.7%)	408 (45.4%)	140 (15.6%)	165 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.9%)	6.6	1420^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.4%		5.4	1435^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.4%	15	40.3	5.3	14.7	5.5	14.9	10.2	8.3	11.1		5.0	2.9	2.7	14.0	12.4	3.0	4.7	$18,129	$5,592	$12,537
North School	Public	K-8	333 E Miller Rd	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1710	359	23	15.6	86.9%	79 (22.0%)	170 (47.4%)	50 (13.9%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (14.8%)	7.1	1411^th of 1486 public elementary schools	5.0%		6.9	1395^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.1%	16	21.7				11.4		11.5		16.0				11.6	18.2			$20,182	$5,861	$14,321
Cavanaugh School	Public	PK, KG-3	300 W Cavanaugh Rd	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1250	271	18	15.4	87.8%	65 (24.0%)	89 (32.8%)	67 (24.7%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (14.8%)								(n/a)			37.7					39.3									$16,780	$5,195	$11,584
Wexford Montessori Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5217 Wexford Rd	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1740	343	19	17.9	84.8%	102 (29.7%)	115 (33.5%)	52 (15.2%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (19.0%)	13.6	1272^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	14.4%		11.4	1292^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	12.1%	20	45.5	13.6	16.1	25.6	18.8	18.8	18.4	19.4	9.3		15.6	15.8	18.8	45.5		22.7	$19,584	$5,675	$13,909
Lansing Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3300 Express Ct	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 882-9585	467	24	19.4	95.9%	51 (10.9%)	227 (48.6%)	98 (21.0%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (16.1%)	14.5	1253^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	15.7%		20.5	1137^th of 1470 public elementary schools	22.7%	116	66.7	40.0	18.0	20.8	13.7	19.6	27.5	22.0	26.5	11.3	15.2	17.1	17.0	43.3		23.3	$13,937	$1,864	$12,073
Horizon Elementary School	Public	K-4	5776 Holt Rd	Holt	48842	Ingham County	Holt Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 694-4224	390	24	16.5	41.8%	226 (57.9%)	40 (10.3%)	59 (15.1%)	23 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (10.5%)	54	648^th of 1486 public elementary schools	56.4%		60.3	544^th of 1470 public elementary schools	63.0%	104			47.7	39.4				47.7	39.4								$11,909	$943	$10,966
Lyons School	Public	PK, KG-4	2901 Lyons Ave	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1480	250	16	16.0	92.4%	73 (29.2%)	51 (20.4%)	63 (25.2%)	25 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (15.2%)	9.3	1357^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)			18.6	13.3				18.8	8.7								$19,659	$5,473	$14,186
Dwight Rich School of the Arts	Public, Magnet	K-8	2600 Hampden Dr	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1160	627	38	16.7	91.2%	124 (19.8%)	269 (42.9%)	101 (16.1%)	32 (5.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	97 (15.5%)	5.2	1460^th of 1486 public elementary schools	1.7%		6.8	1397^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.0%	63	34.7			14.0	9.3	6.5	9.6	7.6		5.6		4.1	7.6	5.3			$21,372	$7,553	$13,819
Forrest G Averill School	Public	PK, KG-4	3201 Averill Dr	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1220	245	17	14.6	92.7%	43 (17.6%)	104 (42.4%)	42 (17.1%)	19 (7.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (13.9%)	7.8	1394^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.2%					(n/a)			14.3	8.1				17.0									$19,973	$6,131	$13,842

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