Bingham School (Closed 2013)

121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bingham School serves 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% 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
253 students

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
15-19%
37%
(11-12)
50-54%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

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American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Asian
4%
4%

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Hispanic
19%
9%

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Black
48%
18%

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White
25%
63%

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Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
75%
0.68

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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%

Showing 2002–2011. View full 12-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Bingham School?
253 students attend Bingham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bingham School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bingham School?
Bingham School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bingham School offer ?
Bingham School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bingham School part of?
Bingham School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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