Enrollment
348
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MI
East Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261254004964
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jackson Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jackson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jackson Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: East Jackson Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261254004964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Jackson Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Jackson Elementary
East Jackson Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 348 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Jackson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Francis Street Primary School (31 students): East Jackson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 10.3:1).
East Jackson Community Schools also operates East Jackson Secondary School (359 students) and Way East Jackson (16 students) alongside East Jackson Elementary.
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 Jackson Elementary compares
East Jackson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$14,250
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
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 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 70.1%
Two or More 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, East Jackson Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Jackson Community Schools, which includes East Jackson Elementary.
$14,250
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 13.3%
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 Jackson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jackson Secondary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Way East Jackson | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to East Jackson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~348 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Jackson Elementary
How many students attend East Jackson Elementary?
East Jackson Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% lower 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 Jackson Elementary?
80.6% of students at East Jackson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Jackson Elementary is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jackson Elementary?
East Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Jackson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jackson Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
Is East Jackson Elementary a good school?
East Jackson Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Jackson Community Schools?
Besides East Jackson Elementary, East Jackson Community Schools also operates East Jackson Secondary School (359 students) and Way East Jackson (16 students). See the East Jackson Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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