Enrollment
163
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Huron, MI
East Shore Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Shore Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260109008657Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Shore Leadership Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Port Huron · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Shore Leadership Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Shore Leadership Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port Huron, MI.
School address
District: East Shore Leadership Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260109008657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Shore Leadership Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Shore Leadership Academy
East Shore Leadership Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Port Huron, Michigan, enrolling 163 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.5% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
East Shore Leadership Academy is a single-school charter district, so East Shore Leadership Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Shore Leadership Academy compares
East Shore Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$13,682
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 62.0%
Two or More 19.0%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, East Shore Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Shore Leadership Academy, which includes East Shore Leadership Academy.
$13,682
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.1%
State 63.3%
Federal 32.6%
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.
Similar elementary 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 (~163 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Shore Leadership Academy
How many students attend East Shore Leadership Academy?
East Shore Leadership Academy has 163 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Huron, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Shore Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Shore Leadership Academy is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Shore Leadership Academy?
94.5% of students at East Shore Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Shore Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Shore Leadership Academy is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Port Huron, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Shore Leadership Academy?
East Shore Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Shore Leadership Academy rank among public schools in Port Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, East Shore Leadership Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Port Huron, 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 Port Huron on the city page.
Is East Shore Leadership Academy a good school?
East Shore Leadership Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Shore Leadership Academy?
None; East Shore Leadership Academy is a single-school charter district, and East Shore Leadership Academy is its only campus.
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