- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Eastern High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115005792
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern High School ranks #4 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115005792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-148 students YoY
Eastern High School shrank from 1,049 students in 2022-23 to 901 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-148 students YoY 262115005792 · Lansing, MI Other · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 16.6:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Eastern High School shrank from 1,049 students in 2022-23 to 901 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eastern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,017 students
- Gardner Intern
Gardner International School
874 students
- This school
Eastern High School
798 students
- Pattengill Sch
Pattengill School
706 students
- Jw Sexton High
Jw Sexton High School
586 students
- Dwight Rich Sc
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
562 students
What this shows Eastern High School reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern High School compares
Eastern High School is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
White 19.0%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Eastern High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lansing Public School District reports $19,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight Rich School of the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Lansing
2 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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern High School
How many students attend Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has 798 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,049 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), down 148.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern High School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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?
79.6% of students at Eastern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern High School is African American at 35.5% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastern High School rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern High School ranks #4 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Lansing Public School District?
Besides Eastern High School, Lansing Public School District also operates Everett High School (1,017 students), Gardner International School (874 students), and Pattengill School (706 students). See the Lansing Public School District district page for the complete list.