At a glance
Reported students
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
319.5
Ingham County Youth Center: 12 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 12
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Ingham County Youth Center
Ingham County Youth Center is a public combined / other school serving grades 03–12 in Lansing. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Lansing Public School District. NCES reports 12 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, above the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.7%). English learners represent 16.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ingham County Youth Center
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.3%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black58.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lansing Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Newcomer Center
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Lansing Technical High School
Other · Grades 09–11
157 reported students
Lansing Learning Hub
Other · Grades KG–12
204 reported students
Capital Area K12 Online
Other · Grades KG–12
353 reported students
Hill Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Forrest G Averill School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
232 reported students
Public schools near Ingham County Youth Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomer Center Other · Lansing Public School District | KG–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Lansing Learning Hub Other · Lansing Public School District | KG–12 | 204 | 2.1 mi |
| Capital Area K12 Online Other · Lansing Public School District | KG–12 | 353 | 2.1 mi |
| Beekman Center Other · Ingham ISD | PK–12 | 113 | 2.1 mi |
| Lansing Technical High School Other · Lansing Public School District | 09–11 | 157 | 2.5 mi |
| Michigan Connections Academy Other · Charter · Michigan Connections Academy | KG–12 | 1,589 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ingham County Youth Center
What grades does Ingham County Youth Center serve?
Ingham County Youth Center reports grades 03–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Lansing Public School District.
How many students attend Ingham County Youth Center?
Ingham County Youth Center reported 12 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 12 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ingham County Youth Center?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 12 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ingham County Youth Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ingham County Youth Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lansing Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ingham County Youth Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ingham County Youth Center in?
Ingham County Youth Center is part of Lansing Public School District, based in Lansing, MI, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ingham County Youth Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Newcomer Center (0.7 mi), Lansing Learning Hub (2.1 mi), Capital Area K12 Online (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.