Enrollment
626
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle School East compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle School East
Middle School East is a mid-sized middle school in Chesterfield, Michigan, enrolling 626 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 23% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 626 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 552 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #546, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 626 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students) and High School (1,172 students) alongside 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 Middle School East compares
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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,245
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for L'anse Creuse Public Schools, which includes Middle School East.
$13,245
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 56.0%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~626 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Middle School East a good school?
Middle School East earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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