Enrollment
273
Elementary
DISTRICT 383 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 262115005820
Willow School
221 HURON ST, LANSING, MI 48915 · (517) 755-1680 · Ingham County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL273 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
245 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 65 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 68 | 25% |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 45 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (44) is about the same size as its 4th grade class (45).
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Willow School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow School this school | 273 | 89.7% | N/A |
| Merrill Park Elementary School SAGINAW | 267 | 92.5% | N/A |
| Stone School SAGINAW | 273 | 91.2% | N/A |
| Herig School SAGINAW | 282 | 94.0% | N/A |
| Chester F Miller School SAGINAW | 247 | 89.9% | 30.6% |
| Verona Elementary School BATTLE CREEK | 201 | 91.0% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Willow School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Ingham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 273 | #1,185 of 1,630 | #36 of 50 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #478 of 1,424 | #16 of 44 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.6% | #81 of 1,424 | #14 of 44 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.7% | #200 of 1,563 | #8 of 48 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
273
+127 (+87%) vs 2020
-40% since 1990-91, when it was 457
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 8.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 273 | 18.3 | 15.0:1 | 90% (245) |
| 2023-24 | 293 | 18.1 | 16.2:1 | 93% (272) |
| 2022-23 | 202 | 15.7 | 12.8:1 | 93% (187) |
| 2020-21 | 146 | 17 | 8.6:1 | 91% (133) |
| 2017-18 | 158 | 13.3 | 11.9:1 | 91% (143) |
| 2015-16 | 156 | 12 | 13.0:1 | 91% (142) |
| 2010-11 | 252 | 18 | 14.0:1 | 94% (236) |
| 2000-01 | 247 | 18 | 13.7:1 | 86% (212) |
| 1990-91 | 457 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Willow School.
Since 2017-18: students up 73% (158 to 273); teachers up 37% (13.3 to 18.3).
About Willow School
Willow School, a small elementary school, is located in LANSING, Michigan. Enrollment is 273 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 5. Against the 369-student average for elementary schools in Michigan, enrollment here is 26% lower.
Lansing Public School District has 26 schools and 10,048 students, and Willow School is one of those schools.
At Willow School, the largest share of students is Black, at 46%. Next come 19% multiracial, 18% Hispanic, and 14% White. The county population is about 11% Black. The school's diversity index is 70%, meaning two students picked at random have a 70% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school employs the equivalent of 18.3 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 15.0:1. That is 0.9 students per teacher below the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Willow School is 90%. For comparison, public schools in Ingham County average 49%.
County data help place the school in context: in Ingham County, the median household income is $65,526, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 41%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. In all, Ingham County has 100 public schools and roughly 37,914 students.
The closest public school, JW Sexton High School, is about 0.3 miles from Willow School. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, Willow School is City: Mid-size.
Willow School had 146 students in 2020-21 and 273 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 15.0:1, from 8.6:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Willow School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Ingham County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
283,913
Census ACS
Median income
$65,526
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
100
37,914 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lansing Public School District
- Everett High SchoolHigh · 1,017 students
- Gardner International SchoolElementary · 874 students
- Eastern High SchoolHigh · 798 students
- Pattengill SchoolElementary · 706 students
- JW Sexton High SchoolHigh · 586 students
- Dwight Rich School of the ArtsElementary · 562 students
Other schools in LANSING
- Everett High SchoolHigh · 1,017 students
- Waverly Senior High SchoolHigh · 987 students
- Gardner International SchoolElementary · 874 students
- Insight School of MichiganHigh · 862 students
- Eastern High SchoolHigh · 798 students
- Pattengill SchoolElementary · 706 students
Other Willow schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Willow. Willow School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Willow SchoolHomewood, IL · 603 students
- Willow SchoolGRANTSVILLE, UT · 425 students
Nearby schools
- JW Sexton High School0.3 mi · 586
- East Intermediate School1.0 mi · 429
- MidMichigan Leadership Academy1.1 mi · 316
- Windemere Park Charter Academy1.3 mi · 580
- Cole Academy1.5 mi · 155
- Lewton School1.7 mi · 272
Frequently asked questions
About Willow SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Willow School?
Willow School enrolls approximately 273 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Willow School serve?
Willow School serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Willow School?
Approximately 15.0:1 students per teacher at Willow School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Willow School?
At Willow School, the student body is approximately 14% White, 18% Hispanic, 46% Black, 1% Asian, 19% Two or more.
Is Willow School public or private?
Willow School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lansing Public School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.