Dwight Rich School of the Arts
562 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Dwight Rich School of the Arts, located in Lansing, Michigan, is a specialized magnet school within the Lansing School District that distinguishes itself through a rigorous integration of fine and performing arts into its core academic curriculum. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is designed to cultivate creativity and artistic excellence alongside traditional subjects like math, science, and literacy. By offering specialized programming in areas such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that fosters both critical thinking and self-expression.
Beyond its academic focus, the school plays an active role in the local community by frequently showcasing student talent through performances, exhibitions, and collaborative events. The environment at Dwight Rich is structured to support students who are passionate about the arts, encouraging them to develop discipline and confidence through creative projects. By blending artistic exploration with standard academic requirements, the school prepares its students for high school and beyond, emphasizing the value of creative problem-solving in a diverse and modern educational landscape.
Beyond its academic focus, the school plays an active role in the local community by frequently showcasing student talent through performances, exhibitions, and collaborative events. The environment at Dwight Rich is structured to support students who are passionate about the arts, encouraging them to develop discipline and confidence through creative projects. By blending artistic exploration with standard academic requirements, the school prepares its students for high school and beyond, emphasizing the value of creative problem-solving in a diverse and modern educational landscape.
562
Total Students
31.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 93 |
| Hispanic | 85 |
| Black | 262 |
| Asian | 37 |
| Two or More | 82 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black262 (46.6%)
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White93 (16.5%)
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Hispanic85 (15.1%)
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Two or More82 (14.6%)
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Asian37 (6.6%)
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American Indian2 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
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)755-1160 |
| Website: | http://www.lansingschools.net |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 562 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 498 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 22 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
59
Grade 1
48
Grade 2
46
Grade 3
74
Grade 4
58
Grade 5
73
Grade 6
59
Grade 7
70
Grade 8
75
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 59 |
| Grade 1 | 48 |
| Grade 2 | 46 |
| Grade 3 | 74 |
| Grade 4 | 58 |
| Grade 5 | 73 |
| Grade 6 | 59 |
| Grade 7 | 70 |
| Grade 8 | 75 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 267 | 47.5% |
| Male | 295 | 52.5% |
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