Enrollment
322
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Jordan, MI
East Jordan Middlehigh School
Federal NCES profile for East Jordan Middlehigh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261256004969
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jordan Middlehigh School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 322
- students enrolled
East Jordan Middlehigh School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Jordan Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261256004969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Jordan Middlehigh School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Jordan Middlehigh School
East Jordan Middlehigh School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in East Jordan, Michigan, enrolling 322 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 below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 641 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #117.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
East Jordan Public Schools also operates East Jordan Elementary School (393 students) and East Jordan Alternative High School (5 students) alongside East Jordan Middlehigh 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 Jordan Middlehigh School compares
East Jordan Middlehigh 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below 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
28.6%
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
$15,858
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 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 87.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, East Jordan Middlehigh School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Jordan Public Schools, which includes East Jordan Middlehigh School.
$15,858
Per student
+17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 17.4%
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 Jordan Middlehigh School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jordan Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Jordan Alternative High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to East Jordan Middlehigh School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~322 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Jordan Middlehigh School
How many students attend East Jordan Middlehigh School?
East Jordan Middlehigh School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Jordan, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jordan Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jordan Middlehigh School 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 Jordan Middlehigh School?
44.2% of students at East Jordan Middlehigh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jordan Middlehigh School?
The largest demographic group at East Jordan Middlehigh School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in East Jordan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jordan Middlehigh School?
East Jordan Middlehigh School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
Is East Jordan Middlehigh School a good school?
East Jordan Middlehigh School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with 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 Jordan Public Schools?
Besides East Jordan Middlehigh School, East Jordan Public Schools also operates East Jordan Elementary School (393 students) and East Jordan Alternative High School (5 students). See the East Jordan Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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