- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Grand Rapids Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261248004960
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Grand Rapids Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #10 of 16
- middle schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Grand Rapids Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Rapids Middle School ranks #10 of 16 middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261248004960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
East Grand Rapids Middle School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 261248004960 · Grand Rapids, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 22.2:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: East Grand Rapids High School (908 students)
East Grand Rapids Middle School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Grand Rapids Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Grand Rap
East Grand Rapids High School
908 students
- This school
East Grand Rapids Middle School
710 students
- Wealthy School
Wealthy School
462 students
- Lakeside Schoo
Lakeside School
453 students
- Breton Downs S
Breton Downs School
451 students
What this shows East Grand Rapids Middle School reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Grand Rapids Middle School compares
East Grand Rapids Middle 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 86% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,738
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 710 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, East Grand Rapids Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $12,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Grand Rapids Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wealthy School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Breton Downs School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Grand Rapids Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Grand Rapids Middle School
How many students attend East Grand Rapids Middle School?
East Grand Rapids Middle School has 710 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Grand Rapids Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Grand Rapids Middle School is 22.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Grand Rapids Middle School?
7.4% of students at East Grand Rapids Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Grand Rapids Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Grand Rapids Middle School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Grand Rapids Middle School?
East Grand Rapids Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Grand Rapids Middle School rank among middle schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Rapids Middle School ranks #10 of 16 middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in East Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides East Grand Rapids Middle School, East Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates East Grand Rapids High School (908 students), Wealthy School (462 students), and Lakeside School (453 students). See the East Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.