- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Niles, MI
Eastside Connections School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Connections School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262556008289
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Connections School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Connections School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Connections School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Niles Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262556008289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Eastside Connections School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 262556008289 · Niles, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 18.3:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Niles Senior High School (828 students)
Eastside Connections School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eastside Connections School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niles Senior H
Niles Senior High School
828 students
- Howardellis El
Howardellis Elementary School
529 students
- Ballard Elemen
Ballard Elementary School
516 students
- Ring Lardner M
Ring Lardner Middle School
510 students
- This school
Eastside Connections School
403 students
- Niles Cedar La 134
Niles Cedar Lane
134 students
What this shows Eastside Connections School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastside Connections School compares
Eastside Connections 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$13,291
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
African American 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Eastside Connections School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Niles Community Schools reports $13,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastside Connections School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howardellis Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ring Lardner Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Niles Cedar Lane | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside Connections School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastside Connections School
How many students attend Eastside Connections School?
Eastside Connections School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Niles, MI. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Connections School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Connections School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Connections School?
41.4% of students at Eastside Connections School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Connections School?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Connections School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Niles, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Connections School?
Eastside Connections School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Eastside Connections School rank among elementary schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Connections School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Niles on the city page.
What other schools are in Niles Community Schools?
Besides Eastside Connections School, Niles Community Schools also operates Niles Senior High School (828 students), Howardellis Elementary School (529 students), and Ballard Elementary School (516 students). See the Niles Community Schools district page for the complete list.