Enrollment
114
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eaton Rapids, MI
Greyhound Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greyhound Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261269008236
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greyhound Central Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 114
- students enrolled
Greyhound Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eaton Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261269008236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greyhound Central Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greyhound Central Elementary School
Greyhound Central Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 114 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 114 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 114 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eaton Rapids Public Schools also operates Eaton Rapids High School (637 students) and Eaton Rapids Middle School (410 students) alongside Greyhound Central Elementary 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 Greyhound Central Elementary School compares
Greyhound Central Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Greyhound Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eaton Rapids Public Schools, which includes Greyhound Central Elementary 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 Greyhound Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Rapids High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaton Rapids Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Central Performance Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greyhound Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greyhound Central Elementary School
How many students attend Greyhound Central Elementary School?
Greyhound Central Elementary School has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greyhound Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greyhound Central Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greyhound Central Elementary School?
52.5% of students at Greyhound Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greyhound Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greyhound Central Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greyhound Central Elementary School?
Greyhound Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
Is Greyhound Central Elementary School a good school?
Greyhound Central Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Eaton Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Greyhound Central Elementary School, Eaton Rapids Public Schools also operates Eaton Rapids High School (637 students), Eaton Rapids Middle School (410 students), and Greyhound Intermediate School (375 students). See the Eaton Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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