Enrollment
359
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MI
East Jackson Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for East Jackson Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261254004967
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jackson Secondary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jackson Secondary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jackson Secondary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: East Jackson Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261254004967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Jackson Secondary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Jackson Secondary School
East Jackson Secondary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 359 students.
At 17.1:1, 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 63.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 359 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 615 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #415.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 73 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 359 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students): East Jackson Secondary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 80.4:1).
East Jackson Community Schools also operates East Jackson Elementary (348 students) and Way East Jackson (16 students) alongside East Jackson Secondary 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 Jackson Secondary School compares
East Jackson Secondary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 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 73.0%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, East Jackson Secondary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Jackson Community Schools, which includes East Jackson Secondary School.
$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 Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Way East Jackson | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to East Jackson Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Standard public school
402 students 80.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special-education school
240 students 4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Connect
Alternative education program
157 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
Way East Jackson
Alternative education program
16 students
Similar other 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 (~359 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Jackson Secondary School
How many students attend East Jackson Secondary School?
East Jackson Secondary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Secondary School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Jackson Secondary School?
63.5% of students at East Jackson Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jackson Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at East Jackson Secondary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jackson Secondary School?
East Jackson Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Jackson Secondary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jackson Secondary School ranks #6 of 10 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 schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is East Jackson Secondary School a good school?
East Jackson Secondary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Secondary School, East Jackson Community Schools also operates East Jackson Elementary (348 students) and Way East Jackson (16 students). See the East Jackson Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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