- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
East Jackson Elementary shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 261254004964 · Jackson, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.4:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: East Jackson Secondary School (359 students)
East Jackson Elementary shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Jackson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Jackson S
East Jackson Secondary School
359 students
- This school
East Jackson Elementary
348 students
- Way East Jacks 16
Way East Jackson
16 students
What this shows East Jackson Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jackson Elementary compares
East Jackson Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,796
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for East Jackson Community Schools reports $16,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.