- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Iron Mountain, MI
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261941008446
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Iron Mountain · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- 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 #1 of 3 public schools in Iron Mountain, MI.
School address
District: Iron Mountain Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261941008446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
East Elementary School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+19.0%).
Teacher FTE held 6.4 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 261941008446 · Iron Mountain, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 16.5:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Elementary School (263 students)
East Elementary School grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+19.0%). Teacher FTE held 6.4 → 6.4 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
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
263 students
- Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain High School
243 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
109 students
- This school 99
East Elementary School
99 students
- Imk Community 99
Imk Community Education
99 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, East Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Iron Mountain Public Schools reports $13,668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iron Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imk Community Education | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 99 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Iron Mountain, MI. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% higher 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?
64.3% 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 82.8% of enrollment, in Iron Mountain, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 Iron Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Iron Mountain, 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 Iron Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Iron Mountain Public Schools?
Besides East Elementary School, Iron Mountain Public Schools also operates North Elementary School (263 students), Iron Mountain High School (243 students), and Central Middle School (109 students). See the Iron Mountain Public Schools district page for the complete list.