Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Lansing (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 31 schools in Lansing, Michigan. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
- 151Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education CenterLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 8.4
- 231Forrest G Averill SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
- 315MidMichigan Leadership AcademyLansing · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
- 424Forest View SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.1
- 564Cavanaugh SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.4
- 636Winans Elementary SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 728Cumberland SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 818Gier Park SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.0
- 924Lewton SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
- 1019Lyons SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
- 1142Elmwood Elementary SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
- 1214Willow SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
- 1333East Intermediate SchoolLansing · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.3
- 1449Post Oak SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.4
- 1532Windemere Park Charter AcademyLansing · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.7
- 1611Gardner International SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 1716Mt Hope SchoolLansing · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 1816Holly Park AcademyLansing · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.1
- 1962Delta Center Elementary SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.6
- 2014Wexford Montessori Magnet SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.8
- 2136Waverly Middle SchoolLansing · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 18.0
- 2211Dwight Rich School of the ArtsLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.1
- 239JW Sexton High SchoolLansing · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.3
- 248Attwood SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.5
- 2510Pattengill SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.6
- 2610Sheridan RoadLansing · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 19.8
- 2715Everett High SchoolLansing · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.9
- 2811Eastern High SchoolLansing · Public HighStudents per teacher: 20.0
- 2928Waverly Senior High SchoolLansing · Public HighStudents per teacher: 21.5
- 307North SchoolLansing · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 23.6
- 3146Cole AcademyLansing · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.8
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 8.4 | 51.3 Top 50% | 73.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 184 |
| 2 | Forrest G Averill School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 12.2 | 30.7 Lower 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 3 | MidMichigan Leadership Academy Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 12.2 | 15.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 4 | Forest View School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 13.1 | 23.6 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 5 | Cavanaugh School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 14.4 | 64.3 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 245 |
| 6 | Winans Elementary School Lansing · Elementary · Grades 1–4 | Public | 14.5 | 36.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 7 | Cumberland School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.7 | 27.9 Lower 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 308 |
| 8 | Gier Park School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 15.0 | 18.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 9 | Lewton School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.1 | 23.7 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 10 | Lyons School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 15.1 | 19.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 11 | Elmwood Elementary School Lansing · Elementary · Grades 1–4 | Public | 15.2 | 41.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 12 | Willow School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.2 | 13.7 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 273 |
| 13 | East Intermediate School Lansing · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 15.3 | 33.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 14 | Post Oak School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.4 | 48.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 15 | Windemere Park Charter Academy Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 15.7 | 32.0 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 16 | Gardner International School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.2 | 11.2 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 874 |
| 17 | Mt Hope School Lansing · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Public | 17.0 | 16.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 323 |
| 18 | Holly Park Academy Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 17.1 | 16.1 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 19 | Delta Center Elementary School Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 17.6 | 62.2 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 20 | Wexford Montessori Magnet School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 17.8 | 14.1 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 21 | Waverly Middle School Lansing · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 18.0 | 35.6 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 22 | Dwight Rich School of the Arts Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 18.1 | 11.3 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 562 |
| 23 | JW Sexton High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.3 | 9.4 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 586 |
| 24 | Attwood School Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 18.5 | 8.3 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 25 | Pattengill School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 18.6 | 9.9 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 706 |
| 26 | Sheridan Road Lansing · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 19.8 | 10.3 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 27 | Everett High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.9 | 15.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 1,017 |
| 28 | Eastern High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.0 | 11.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 798 |
| 29 | Waverly Senior High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.5 | 27.9 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 987 |
| 30 | North School Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 23.6 | 7.1 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 31 | Cole Academy Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 25.8 | 45.8 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 155 |
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center in Lansing leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Lansing with Students per teacher 8.4. Of the 31 schools shown, 27 are public, 4 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Michigan lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Lansing page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Lansing?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center in Lansing, Michigan ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Lansing with Students per teacher 8.4 (Enrollment: 184).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Lansing ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.