Forrest G Averill School

www.lansingschools.net

232 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Forrest G. Averill School is a public elementary school located in Lansing, Michigan, and is part of the Lansing School District. Situated on Averill Drive, the school serves as a local academic hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing foundational education for students in their early formative years. The school is part of a larger urban district committed to academic growth, character development, and fostering an inclusive environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

As part of the Lansing School District, Averill School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement in the educational process. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources to support student learning, offering a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for future academic success. For those interested in enrollment, specific programs, or staff information, the school’s official portal through the Lansing School District website acts as the primary resource for updates and administrative coordination.

232

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forrest G Averill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	38
Black	95
Asian	21
Two or More	33
American Indian	4

Black
95 (40.9%)
White
41 (17.7%)
Hispanic
38 (16.4%)
Two or More
33 (14.2%)
Asian
21 (9.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lansing Public School District
Phone:	(517)755-1220
Website:	http://www.lansingschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 47