Enrollment
99
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+18% 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, small elementary school in Iron Mountain, Michigan, enrolling 99 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Iron Mountain Public Schools also operates North Elementary School (263 students) and Iron Mountain High School (243 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,852
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iron Mountain Public Schools, which includes East Elementary School.
$11,852
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 54.1%
Federal 13.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~99 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 99 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Iron Mountain, MI.
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, counselor availability, 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 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.
Is East Elementary School a good school?
East Elementary School earns 38/100 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 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.
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