Lansing Charter Academy

lansing.heritageacademies.com

Charter School 451 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lansing Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K–8 in Lansing, Michigan. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school follows a curriculum that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and a "Moral Focus" program. This character-based approach is integrated into daily instruction, aiming to foster traits such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance alongside traditional core subjects like mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies.

The school is designed to offer an alternative to traditional district-run schools, focusing on small-classroom environments and individualized attention to help students achieve proficiency in core standards. By partnering with families and the local community, Lansing Charter Academy prioritizes a structured educational atmosphere intended to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. Its instructional model often utilizes data-driven assessments to track student progress and tailor learning strategies to meet specific academic needs.

451

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lansing Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	100
Black	224
Asian	18
Two or More	61

Black
224 (49.7 %)
Hispanic
100 (22.2 %)
Two or More
61 (13.5 %)
White
48 (10.6 %)
Asian
18 (4.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lansing Charter Academy
Phone:	(517)882-9585
Website:	http://lansing.heritageacademies.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 67

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 37