- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MI
Northeast Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261962005634
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Jackson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261962005634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Northeast Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 261962005634 · Jackson, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 13.7:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (989 students)
Northeast Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northeast Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
989 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
750 students
- South Central
South Central Michigan Virtual
402 students
- Cascades Eleme
Cascades Elementary School
398 students
- This school
Northeast Elementary School
396 students
- Hunt Elementar 366
Hunt Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Northeast Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Elementary School compares
Northeast Elementary School 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
77.5%
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
$16,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.6%
African American 31.8%
Two or More 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Northeast Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Jackson Public Schools reports $16,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central Michigan Virtual | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascades Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 80.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Elementary School
How many students attend Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Northeast Elementary School?
92.9% of students at Northeast Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Elementary School is White at 32.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeast Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public Schools?
Besides Northeast Elementary School, Jackson Public Schools also operates Jackson High School (989 students), Middle School at Parkside (750 students), and South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students). See the Jackson Public Schools district page for the complete list.