- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chesterfield, MI
Middle School East
Federal NCES profile for Middle School East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262187001236
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School East earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School East has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School East ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Chesterfield, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187001236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Middle School East held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 262187001236 · Chesterfield, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 21.6:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: High School North (1,545 students)
Middle School East held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Middle School East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High School N
High School North
1,545 students
- High School
High School
1,172 students
- Joseph M Carke
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
656 students
- This school
Middle School East
626 students
- Middle School
Middle School North
618 students
- Atwood Element 612
Atwood Elementary School
612 students
What this shows Middle School East reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School East compares
Middle School East 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$15,114
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 626 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Middle School East is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for L'anse Creuse Public Schools reports $15,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle School East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~626 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School East
How many students attend Middle School East?
Middle School East has 626 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chesterfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School East is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School East?
37.2% of students at Middle School East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School East?
The largest demographic group at Middle School East is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School East?
Middle School East has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Middle School East rank among public schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School East ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides Middle School East, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students), High School (1,172 students), and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students). See the L'anse Creuse Public Schools district page for the complete list.