Enrollment
637
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eaton Rapids, MI
Eaton Rapids High School
Federal NCES profile for Eaton Rapids High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261269004981
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eaton Rapids High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Eaton Rapids · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eaton Rapids High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Rapids High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Eaton Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Eaton Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261269004981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaton Rapids High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eaton Rapids High School
Eaton Rapids High School is a large high school in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 637 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 637 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 543 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #177.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Eaton Rapids Public Schools also operates Eaton Rapids Middle School (410 students) and Greyhound Intermediate School (375 students) alongside Eaton Rapids High 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 Eaton Rapids High School compares
Eaton Rapids High 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$13,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Eaton Rapids High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eaton Rapids Public Schools, which includes Eaton Rapids High School.
$13,316
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.7%
State 50.2%
Federal 9.2%
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 Eaton Rapids High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Rapids Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lockwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Central Performance Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eaton Rapids High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high 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 (~637 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton Rapids High School
How many students attend Eaton Rapids High School?
Eaton Rapids High School has 637 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Rapids High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Rapids High School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eaton Rapids High School?
33.2% of students at Eaton Rapids High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaton Rapids High School?
The largest demographic group at Eaton Rapids High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaton Rapids High School?
Eaton Rapids High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eaton Rapids High School rank among public schools in Eaton Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Rapids High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Eaton Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eaton Rapids on the city page.
Is Eaton Rapids High School a good school?
Eaton Rapids High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Eaton Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Eaton Rapids High School, Eaton Rapids Public Schools also operates Eaton Rapids Middle School (410 students), Greyhound Intermediate School (375 students), and Lockwood Elementary School (303 students). See the Eaton Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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