Enrollment
884
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Blanc, MI
Grand Blanc Middle School East
Federal NCES profile for Grand Blanc Middle School East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261635001835
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Blanc Middle School East earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in Grand Blanc · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Blanc Middle School East has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Blanc Middle School East ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Grand Blanc, MI.
School address
District: Grand Blanc Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261635001835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Blanc Middle School East compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Blanc Middle School East
Grand Blanc Middle School East is a large middle school in Grand Blanc, Michigan, enrolling 884 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 884 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #185.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students) and Grand Blanc Middle School West (757 students) alongside Grand Blanc Middle School East.
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 Grand Blanc Middle School East compares
Grand Blanc Middle School East on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
884
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$11,984
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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 67.2%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Grand Blanc Middle School East is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Blanc Community Schools, which includes Grand Blanc Middle School East.
$11,984
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Grand Blanc Middle School East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School West | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brendel Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reid Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Blanc Middle School East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle 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 (~884 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Blanc Middle School East
How many students attend Grand Blanc Middle School East?
Grand Blanc Middle School East has 884 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Blanc, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Middle School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Middle School East is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Blanc Middle School East?
29.9% of students at Grand Blanc Middle School East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Blanc Middle School East?
The largest demographic group at Grand Blanc Middle School East is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Grand Blanc, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Blanc Middle School East?
Grand Blanc Middle School East has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Grand Blanc Middle School East rank among public schools in Grand Blanc?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Blanc Middle School East ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Grand Blanc, 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 Grand Blanc on the city page.
Is Grand Blanc Middle School East a good school?
Grand Blanc Middle School East earns 24/100 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 Grand Blanc Community Schools?
Besides Grand Blanc Middle School East, Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students), Grand Blanc Middle School West (757 students), and Myers Elementary School (479 students). See the Grand Blanc Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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