Cavanaugh School

www.lansingschools.net

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Cavanaugh School is a public elementary school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving as part of the Lansing Public School District. Situated on West Cavanaugh Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding community. As a neighborhood-based institution, it plays a key role in the district’s mission to foster academic growth and social development for children in the early stages of their educational journey.

The school operates under the broader framework of the Lansing School District, which emphasizes inclusive learning environments and a commitment to preparing students for future academic success. By providing a structured curriculum and access to district resources, Cavanaugh School aims to support the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational engagement, with further information on programs, policies, and district initiatives available through the official Lansing School District website.

315

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cavanaugh School
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	64
Black	91
Asian	13
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	1

White
93 (29.5 %)
Black
91 (28.9 %)
Hispanic
64 (20.3 %)
Two or More
53 (16.8 %)
Asian
13 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)755-1250
Website:	http://www.lansingschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 77

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 74