FORREST G AVERILL SCHOOL

Forrest G Averill School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lansing Public School District school district, located in LANSING, MI with about 165 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 13 teachers, Forrest G Averill School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Forrest G. Averill School is a public elementary school located in Lansing, Michigan, and is part of the Lansing School District. Situated on Averill Drive, the school serves as a local academic hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing foundational education for students in their early formative years. The school is part of a larger urban district committed to academic growth, character development, and fostering an inclusive environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

As part of the Lansing School District, Averill School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement in the educational process. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources to support student learning, offering a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for future academic success. For those interested in enrollment, specific programs, or staff information, the school’s official portal through the Lansing School District website acts as the primary resource for updates and administrative coordination.

For more information, contact Forrest G Averill School at (517) 755-1220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3201 AVERILL DR
LANSING, MI 48911-1403
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FORREST G AVERILL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LANSING, MI with about 165 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
165
Teachers:
13.33
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
4th 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 165 students

Black or African American
51.5%
White
19.4%
Hispanic/Latino
15.8%
Two or more races
12.7%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.