RIDDLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riddle Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lansing Public School District school district, located in LANSING, MI with about 177 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Riddle Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Riddle Elementary School is a public school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving as part of the Lansing School District. Situated on Huron Street, the school is positioned within a residential area of the city, providing primary education to students in the surrounding neighborhood. As a component of the larger district, the school operates under the mission of the Lansing School District, which emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success through a structured elementary curriculum.

The school is designed to serve as a community hub for families within the 48915 area, offering core instruction in foundational subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a connection to the broader Lansing School District, Riddle Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives, resources, and administrative support aimed at closing achievement gaps and fostering an inclusive environment. Families interested in specific school programs, enrollment procedures, or current academic performance data can find more detailed information on the official district website at [www.lansingschools.net](http://www.lansingschools.net).

For more information, contact Riddle Elementary at (517) 755-1720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

221 HURON ST
LANSING, MI 48915-2609
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RIDDLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LANSING, MI with about 177 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
177
Teachers:
16.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 177 students

Black or African American
41.2%
White
23.2%
Two or more races
13.6%
Hispanic/Latino
13.0%
Asian
8.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
43.5%
Male
56.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.