Enrollment
340
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ecorse, MI
Ecorse Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Ecorse Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261293004988
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ecorse Community High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ecorse · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ecorse Community High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ecorse Community High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ecorse, MI.
School address
District: Ecorse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261293004988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ecorse Community High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ecorse Community High School
Ecorse Community High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ecorse, Michigan, enrolling 340 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 30% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 471 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #383, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ecorse Public Schools spends $19,738 per pupil, 46% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ecorse's public schools, it stands alongside Downriver Digital Academy (25 students): Ecorse Community High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Ecorse Public Schools also operates Grandport Elementary Academy (337 students) and Ralph J Bunche Academy (316 students) alongside Ecorse Community 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 Ecorse Community High School compares
Ecorse Community 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.8%
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
$19,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
White 8.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Ecorse Community High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ecorse Public Schools, which includes Ecorse Community High School.
$19,738
Per student
+46%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 49.9%
Federal 31.1%
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 Ecorse Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandport Elementary Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralph J Bunche Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brenda Hague Early Learning Village | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Academic Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Downriver Digital Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ecorse Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 47:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Ecorse
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~340 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ecorse Community High School
How many students attend Ecorse Community High School?
Ecorse Community High School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ecorse, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecorse Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecorse Community High School is 22.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ecorse Community High School?
79.7% of students at Ecorse Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ecorse Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Ecorse Community High School is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Ecorse, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ecorse Community High School?
Ecorse Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Ecorse Community High School rank among public schools in Ecorse?
By Resource Investment Index, Ecorse Community High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ecorse, 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 Ecorse on the city page.
Is Ecorse Community High School a good school?
Ecorse Community High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Ecorse Public Schools?
Besides Ecorse Community High School, Ecorse Public Schools also operates Grandport Elementary Academy (337 students), Ralph J Bunche Academy (316 students), and Brenda Hague Early Learning Village (85 students). See the Ecorse Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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