- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pekin, IN
Eastern High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180300000395
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pekin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pekin, IN.
School address
District: East Washington School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180300000395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Eastern High School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 180300000395 · Pekin, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 13.1:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East Washington Elementary School (506 students)
Eastern High School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eastern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Washingto
East Washington Elementary School
506 students
- East Washingto
East Washington Middle School
418 students
- This school
Eastern High School
392 students
What this shows Eastern High School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern High School compares
Eastern High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$12,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Eastern High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Washington School Corp reports $12,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Washington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~392 students)
- School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning Complex · Los Angeles, CA 392 students
- Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community · Los Angeles, CA 392 students
- Silver Valley High · Yermo, CA 392 students
- Center for International Education a Cambridge Associate Sch · Homestead, FL 392 students
Frequently asked questions about Eastern High School
How many students attend Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has 392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pekin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern High School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Eastern High School?
37.0% of students at Eastern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern High School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Pekin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Eastern High School rank among public schools in Pekin?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pekin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Washington School Corp?
Besides Eastern High School, East Washington School Corp also operates East Washington Elementary School (506 students) and East Washington Middle School (418 students). See the East Washington School Corp district page for the complete list.