Enrollment
710
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Grand Rapids Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Grand Rapids Middle School
East Grand Rapids Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 710 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 27% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.4% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 710 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #176, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 710 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Grand Rapids's middle schools, it stands alongside Alger Middle School (314 students): East Grand Rapids Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 19.6:1).
East Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates East Grand Rapids High School (908 students) and Wealthy School (462 students) alongside East Grand Rapids Middle 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 Grand Rapids Middle School compares
East Grand Rapids Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,566
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Grand Rapids Public Schools, which includes East Grand Rapids Middle School.
$11,566
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 59.3%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Grand Rapids Middle School a good school?
East Grand Rapids Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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