Allen School (Closed 2006)

1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
Allen School serves 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
46%
18%
White
24%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Allen School?
277 students attend Allen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Allen School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allen School?
Allen School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allen School offer ?
Allen School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Allen School part of?
Allen School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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