- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Traverse City, MI
Eastern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263387006940
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #13 of 16
- schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary School ranks #13 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Traverse City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263387006940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Eastern Elementary School grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 263387006940 · Traverse City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 19:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Senior High (1,384 students)
Eastern Elementary School grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eastern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High
1,384 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,326 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
1,081 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
829 students
- Central Grade 510
Central Grade School
510 students
- This school 475
Eastern Elementary School
475 students
What this shows Eastern Elementary School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Elementary School compares
Eastern Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$14,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Asian 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Eastern Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Traverse City Area Public Schools reports $14,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Grade School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Traverse City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Elementary School
How many students attend Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Traverse City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Elementary School?
24.9% of students at Eastern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastern Elementary School rank among schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary School ranks #13 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Traverse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Traverse City Area Public Schools?
Besides Eastern Elementary School, Traverse City Area Public Schools also operates West Senior High (1,384 students), Central High School (1,326 students), and West Middle School (1,081 students). See the Traverse City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.