- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
East Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for East Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263552000088
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Intermediate School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Intermediate School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Intermediate School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Waverly Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263552000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
East Intermediate School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 263552000088 · Lansing, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 15.9:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly Senior High School (987 students)
East Intermediate School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly Senior
Waverly Senior High School
987 students
- Waverly Middle
Waverly Middle School
451 students
- This school
East Intermediate School
429 students
- Winans Element 392
Winans Elementary School
392 students
- Elmwood Elemen 379
Elmwood Elementary School
379 students
- Meryl S Colt E 184
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
184 students
What this shows East Intermediate School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Intermediate School compares
East Intermediate School is a shrinking 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$15,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
1
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.6%
White 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, East Intermediate School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Waverly Community Schools reports $15,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winans Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Attwood School
Standard public school
426 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Winans Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Road
Standard public school
356 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Mt Hope School
Standard public school
323 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Intermediate School
How many students attend East Intermediate School?
East Intermediate School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Intermediate School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Intermediate School?
61.4% of students at East Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at East Intermediate School is African American at 33.6% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Intermediate School?
East Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, East Intermediate School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Waverly Community Schools?
Besides East Intermediate School, Waverly Community Schools also operates Waverly Senior High School (987 students), Waverly Middle School (451 students), and Winans Elementary School (392 students). See the Waverly Community Schools district page for the complete list.