- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eau Claire, MI
Eau Claire High School
Federal NCES profile for Eau Claire High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261281004986
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eau Claire High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eau Claire High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Claire High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eau Claire, MI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261281004986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Eau Claire High School held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 261281004986 · Eau Claire, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 18:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lybrook Elementary School (233 students)
Eau Claire High School held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eau Claire High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lybrook Elemen
Lybrook Elementary School
233 students
- This school
Eau Claire High School
180 students
- Eau Claire Mid
Eau Claire Middle School
139 students
- Way Eau Claire 35
Way Eau Claire
35 students
What this shows Eau Claire High School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eau Claire High School compares
Eau Claire High 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.7%
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
$14,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
White 33.3%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Eau Claire High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Eau Claire Public Schools reports $14,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eau Claire High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lybrook Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eau Claire Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Way Eau Claire | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Eau Claire High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eau Claire High School
How many students attend Eau Claire High School?
Eau Claire High School has 180 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eau Claire, MI. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire High School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eau Claire High School?
87.4% of students at Eau Claire High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eau Claire High School?
The largest demographic group at Eau Claire High School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eau Claire High School?
Eau Claire High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Eau Claire High School rank among public schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Eau Claire High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eau Claire, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Eau Claire Public Schools?
Besides Eau Claire High School, Eau Claire Public Schools also operates Lybrook Elementary School (233 students), Eau Claire Middle School (139 students), and Way Eau Claire (35 students). See the Eau Claire Public Schools district page for the complete list.