- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ecorse Community High School grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 261293004988 · Ecorse, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 22.7:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandport Elementary Academy (337 students)
Ecorse Community High School grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ecorse Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ecorse Community High School
340 students
- Grandport Elem
Grandport Elementary Academy
337 students
- Ralph J Bunche
Ralph J Bunche Academy
316 students
- Brenda Hague E 85
Brenda Hague Early Learning Village
85 students
- Hope Academic 47
Hope Academic Academy
47 students
- Downriver Digi 25
Downriver Digital Academy
25 students
What this shows Ecorse Community High School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ecorse Community High School compares
Ecorse Community High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Ecorse Public Schools reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~340 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.