Enrollment
429
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Intermediate School
East Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 429 students.
At 15.9:1, 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 61.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 626 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #403.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lansing's elementary schools, it stands alongside Attwood School (426 students): East Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 32.8:1).
Waverly Community Schools also operates Waverly Senior High School (987 students) and Waverly Middle School (451 students) alongside East Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
East Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly Community Schools, which includes East Intermediate School.
$14,200
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 48.8%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
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 (~429 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Intermediate School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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