D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Gier Park School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 401 E GIER ST, Lansing, MI 48906
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 27% proficient · 11th percentile in Michigan
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
327
Students
enrolled
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%11/100reading 4th percentile, math 18th percentile among Michigan elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−9 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White10%30%reading -45 pts, math -21 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic10%30%reading -23 pts, math +3 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income15%25%reading -21 pts, math -6 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 401 E GIER ST
City Lansing
ZIP Code 48906
District 2621150
NCES School ID 262115005798
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48906

Understanding the community around Gier Park School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,445
Per Capita Income $31,212
Poverty Rate 17.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%
High School or Higher 90.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $128,800
Median Rent $1,028
Owner-Occupied 65.4%
Renter-Occupied 34.6%
View full data for ZIP 48906 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gier Park School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 45.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 28.8%
Hispanic/Latino 27.2%
Black 22.9%
Two or More Races 20.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 327
Teachers (FTE) 19.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gier Park School?
Gier Park School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gier Park School?
Gier Park School has 327 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Gier Park School serve?
Gier Park School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gier Park School receive per student?
Gier Park School receives $20,108 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gier Park School in 48906 ▼
Avg Home Value
$171,275
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,298
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
34.6%

Other Schools in 48906

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026