Mt Hope School

www.lansingschools.net

323 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Mt. Hope School is a public elementary school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving students within the Lansing School District. Situated at 1215 E. Mount Hope Ave, the school is part of a broader educational community dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for children in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a district-run institution, it follows the curriculum standards and policies set forth by Lansing Public Schools, aiming to provide a foundational education that prepares students for their future academic journeys.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Mt. Hope School operates as an integral part of the local community, focusing on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure student success. For families seeking more detailed information regarding specific grade-level programming, enrollment procedures, or district initiatives, the school’s official website at [www.lansingschools.net](http://www.lansingschools.net) serves as the primary resource for news, staff contacts, and academic calendars.

323

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Hope School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	56
Black	116
Asian	6
Two or More	52
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
116 (35.9%)
White
89 (27.6%)
Hispanic
56 (17.3%)
Two or More
52 (16.1%)
Asian
6 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)755-1550
Website:	http://www.lansingschools.net
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 82