East Lansing School District, Michigan

East Lansing School District is a unified school district in Ingham County and Clinton County, Michigan, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 52,371 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²) of land.

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East Lansing School District in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
52,371 ± 949
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Ingham County97% of the district’s landClinton County3% of the district’s land
Land area
14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²)
Median household income
$46,923 ± $3,621
Median home value
$264,800 ± $17,075
Water area
0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2612600
Coordinates (central point)
42.736431, -84.480004

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in East Lansing School District, largest first

  1. East Lansing (city)45,758 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Lansing Public School District3.7 mi west
  2. Okemos Public Schools3.7 mi southeast
  3. Haslett Public Schools5.4 mi east
  4. Bath Community Schools6.6 mi north
  5. Holt Public Schools8.0 mi southwest
  6. Mason Public Schools11 mi south

These share a boundary with East Lansing School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with East Lansing School District before you rely on it.

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