Post Oak School

www.lansingschools.net

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Post Oak School, located at 2320 Post Oak Lane in Lansing, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of the Lansing School District. It is primarily recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students who may benefit from an alternative educational setting. The school focuses on fostering both academic growth and personal development, aiming to re-engage students who might struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school environment.

By leveraging the resources of the Lansing School District, the Post Oak School emphasizes individualized instruction and small class sizes to help students meet state graduation requirements. The program is designed to provide a more personalized approach to education, offering a pathway for students to overcome barriers to success and earn their diplomas. Its affiliation with the district ensures that students have access to essential support services, community resources, and the academic standards necessary to prepare them for post-secondary opportunities or the workforce.

430

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Post Oak School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	109
Black	78
Asian	19
Two or More	62

White
162 (37.7%)
Hispanic
109 (25.3%)
Black
78 (18.1%)
Two or More
62 (14.4%)
Asian
19 (4.4%)

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)755-1610
Website:	http://www.lansingschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 71

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 19