MidMichigan Leadership Academy in Lansing, MI

At a glance

Reported students

316

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

26.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

37th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

316

MidMichigan Leadership Academy: 316 reported students.

State peer staffing position

8th percentile

11.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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: 408
Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Student–teacher ratio: 13.2:1

What the reported data says about MidMichigan Leadership Academy

MidMichigan Leadership Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Lansing. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (68%) and multiracial (18%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking MidMichigan Leadership Academy

1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.9 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 8.6%
Students with disabilities: 13.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White3.5%
Hispanic8.9%
Black68%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial18%

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

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.

Public schools near MidMichigan Leadership Academy

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
Willow School Elementary · Lansing Public School District	PK–05	273	1.1 mi
Gier Park School Elementary · Lansing Public School District	PK–04	316	1.2 mi
Cumberland School Elementary · Lansing Public School District	PK–05	308	1.5 mi
Windemere Park Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Windemere Park Charter Academy	KG–08	580	1.5 mi
Pattengill School Elementary · Lansing Public School District	PK–08	706	2.1 mi
Post Oak School Elementary · Lansing Public School District	PK–08	430	2.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about MidMichigan Leadership Academy

What grades does MidMichigan Leadership Academy serve?

MidMichigan Leadership Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy.

How many students attend MidMichigan Leadership Academy?

MidMichigan Leadership Academy reported 316 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 408 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at MidMichigan Leadership Academy?

The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 316 students and 26.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is MidMichigan Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

MidMichigan Leadership Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of MidMichigan Leadership Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.7% 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 MidMichigan Leadership Academy in?

MidMichigan Leadership Academy is part of Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy, based in Lansing, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near MidMichigan Leadership Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willow School (1.1 mi), Gier Park School (1.2 mi), Cumberland School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.