Enrollment
301
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheboygan, MI
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260891004433
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cheboygan · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cheboygan, MI.
School address
District: Cheboygan Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260891004433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cheboygan, Michigan, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 461 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #292.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cheboygan Area Schools also operates Cheboygan Area High School (548 students) and Cheboygan Intermediate School (537 students) alongside East Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,807
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Two or More 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, East Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheboygan Area Schools, which includes East Elementary School.
$11,807
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 48.5%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheboygan Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheboygan Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheboygan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inverness Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheboygan, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
73.8% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Cheboygan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary School rank among public schools in Cheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cheboygan, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cheboygan on the city page.
Is East Elementary School a good school?
East Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cheboygan Area Schools?
Besides East Elementary School, Cheboygan Area Schools also operates Cheboygan Area High School (548 students), Cheboygan Intermediate School (537 students), and Cheboygan Middle School (188 students). See the Cheboygan Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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