- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261260004971
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
East Lansing High School held near 1,240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261260004971 · East Lansing, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,231 enr · 22:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Macdonald Middle School (857 students)
East Lansing High School held near 1,240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
East Lansing High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Lansing High School
1,231 students
- Macdonald Midd
Macdonald Middle School
857 students
- Marble School 306
Marble School
306 students
- Glencairn Scho 298
Glencairn School
298 students
- Whitehills Ele 286
Whitehills Elementary School
286 students
- Robert L Green 273
Robert L Green Elementary
273 students
What this shows East Lansing High School reports 1,231 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lansing High School compares
East Lansing High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for East Lansing School District reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,231 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,255 (2022-23) → 1,240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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 43/100 (typical 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 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.
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.