- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 260891004433 · Cheboygan, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 15.1:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheboygan Area High School (548 students)
East Elementary School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheboygan Area
Cheboygan Area High School
548 students
- Cheboygan Inte
Cheboygan Intermediate School
537 students
- This school
East Elementary School
301 students
- Cheboygan Midd 188
Cheboygan Middle School
188 students
- Inverness Acad 82
Inverness Academy
82 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Cheboygan Area Schools reports $14,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.