Enrollment
1,231
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Lansing, MI
East Lansing High School
Federal NCES profile for East Lansing High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261260004971
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lansing High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in East Lansing · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lansing High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lansing High School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in East Lansing, MI.
School address
District: East Lansing School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261260004971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Lansing High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Lansing High School
East Lansing High School is a large high school in East Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 1,231 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,231 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 170 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among East Lansing's high schools, it stands alongside Project Search (4 students): East Lansing High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 4:1).
East Lansing School District also operates Macdonald Middle School (857 students) and Marble School (306 students) alongside East Lansing High 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 Lansing High School compares
East Lansing High 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,231 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,231
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 53.6%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, East Lansing High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Lansing School District, which includes East Lansing High School.
$12,101
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 45.9%
Federal 9.6%
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 Lansing High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonald Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marble School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glencairn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L Green Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lansing High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in East Lansing
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~1,231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Lansing High School
How many students attend East Lansing High School?
East Lansing High School has 1,231 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Lansing, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lansing High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lansing High School is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lansing High School?
31.4% of students at East Lansing High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lansing High School?
The largest demographic group at East Lansing High School is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in East Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lansing High School?
East Lansing High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Lansing High School rank among public schools in East Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lansing High School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in East Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Lansing on the city page.
Is East Lansing High School a good school?
East Lansing High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Lansing School District?
Besides East Lansing High School, East Lansing School District also operates Macdonald Middle School (857 students), Marble School (306 students), and Glencairn School (298 students). See the East Lansing School District district page for the complete list.
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