Enrollment
642
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastwood School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastwood School
Eastwood School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Sturgis, Michigan, enrolling 642 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 642 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 642 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Sturgis Public Schools also operates Sturgis High School (882 students) and Sturgis Middle School (634 students) alongside Eastwood School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eastwood School compares
Eastwood School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,786
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sturgis Public Schools, which includes Eastwood School.
$11,786
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eastwood School a good school?
Eastwood School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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