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Cavanaugh School

300 W CAVANAUGH RD LANSING MI 48910

About Cavanaugh School

As part of the Lansing School District, Cavanaugh is designed for academic growth in a safe and nurturing environment. While state-level testing scores show challenges for the school, the most recent data system from their district shows promising growth across the district, with incoming facilitative reading, Cavanaugh has had the promise of growth in early reading achievement for students to respond positively to their early years of education. Cavanaugh serves students from a diverse population, and with their inclusive offerings for students, parent engagement initiatives for families, and support from community-based organizations, students will feel supported. Cavanaugh is a STEAM-centric school with an amazing leadership team and strives to prepare every student for their future. When families are looking for the best elementary school in Michigan, Cavanaugh is certainly an option.

Cavanaugh School Contact Information

Address

300 W CAVANAUGH RD LANSING MI 48910

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Phone

(517) 755-1250

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 35% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
274
Total Students
$60780
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 151 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cavanaugh School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM - 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 29.5%
Asian 4.1%
Hispanic 20.3%
Black 28.9%
Two+ Races 16.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
29.5%
Asian
4.1%
Hispanic
20.3%
Black
28.9%
Two+ Races
16.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 274
51.4%
141 Female
48.6%
133 Male

Student Population

274 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cavanaugh Elementary, a STEAM focus school in Lansing, continues to progress with early reading growth, while supporting student improvement overall through inclusive programming, family engagement and continued community support.

FAQ

Q: Are there reading support opportunities at Cavanaugh School?

A: Yes, students will receive additional support with reading through small group lessons.

Q: Does Cavanaugh School celebrate cultural celebrations?

A: Yes, through family-centered events, the school is committed to celebrating diversity.

Q: Are there any clubs at Cavanaugh School?

A: Yes, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs, including art, science, and other interests.

Q: Is there an art and music program at Cavanaugh School?

A: Yes, Cavanaugh School offers students creative opportunities in art and music.

Q: Does Cavanaugh School go on field trips?

A: Yes, field trips are an opportunity to connect classroom learning to real life.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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