Willow School

www.lansingschools.net

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willow School, located at 1012 West Willow St. in Lansing, Michigan, serves as a focal point for primary education within the Lansing School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By operating under the Lansing School District, Willow School benefits from the district’s broader curricular framework, which aims to prepare a diverse student body for success in later grade levels and beyond.

The school is strategically positioned to serve families in the local Lansing community, maintaining a commitment to accessibility and public educational standards. Through its online presence at [lansingschools.net](http://www.lansingschools.net), the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including district policies, academic calendars, and information regarding student services. Overall, Willow School functions as a vital component of the neighborhood, prioritizing a supportive educational experience that aligns with the district’s goals of equity and achievement.

273

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow School
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	50
Black	126
Asian	4
Two or More	53
American Indian	2

Black
126 (46.2%)
Two or More
53 (19.4%)
Hispanic
50 (18.3%)
White
38 (13.9%)
Asian
4 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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)755-1680
Website:	http://www.lansingschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 44

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 45