- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
East Jackson Secondary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 261254004967 · Jackson, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 17.1:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: East Jackson Elementary (348 students)
East Jackson Secondary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Jackson Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Jackson Secondary School
359 students
- East Jackson E
East Jackson Elementary
348 students
- Way East Jacks 16
Way East Jackson
16 students
What this shows East Jackson Secondary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jackson Secondary School compares
East Jackson Secondary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~359 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.