- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sturgis, MI
Eastwood School
Federal NCES profile for Eastwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263309000267
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastwood School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Sturgis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastwood School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Sturgis, MI.
School address
District: Sturgis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263309000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Eastwood School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 263309000267 · Sturgis, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 19.5:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sturgis High School (882 students)
Eastwood School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eastwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sturgis High S
Sturgis High School
882 students
- This school
Eastwood School
642 students
- Sturgis Middle
Sturgis Middle School
634 students
- Wall School 292
Wall School
292 students
- Congress Schoo 162
Congress School
162 students
- Wenzel School 148
Wenzel School
148 students
What this shows Eastwood School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastwood School compares
Eastwood 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,087
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Eastwood School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Sturgis Public Schools reports $14,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wall School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congress School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wenzel School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastwood School
How many students attend Eastwood School?
Eastwood School has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sturgis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastwood School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastwood School?
64.1% of students at Eastwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastwood School?
The largest demographic group at Eastwood School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Sturgis, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastwood School?
Eastwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Eastwood School rank among elementary schools in Sturgis?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Sturgis, 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 Sturgis on the city page.
What other schools are in Sturgis Public Schools?
Besides Eastwood School, Sturgis Public Schools also operates Sturgis High School (882 students), Sturgis Middle School (634 students), and Wall School (292 students). See the Sturgis Public Schools district page for the complete list.