Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Delta Center Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39%
- Attendance Zone: Delta Center Elementary School serves the southeast part of Lansing, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 21 square miles, with typical drive times of 5 to 10 minutes and most students living within 3 miles of the school. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 5.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delta Center Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
528 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
120 acres
School Rankings
Delta Center Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta Center Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta Center Elementary School's ranking?
Delta Center Elementary School is ranked #916 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Delta Center Elementary School often compared to?
Delta Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Delta Center Elementary School?
528 students attend Delta Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Delta Center Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delta Center Elementary School?
Delta Center Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Delta Center Elementary School offer ?
Delta Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Delta Center Elementary School part of?
Delta Center Elementary School is part of Grand Ledge School District.
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