- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MI
Way East Jackson
Federal NCES profile for Way East Jackson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261254008667
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Way East Jackson earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 16
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Way East Jackson ranks #2 of 5 schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: East Jackson Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261254008667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Way East Jackson shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-50.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 261254008667 · Jackson, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 85.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: East Jackson Secondary School (359 students)
Way East Jackson shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-50.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Way East Jackson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Jackson S
East Jackson Secondary School
359 students
- East Jackson E
East Jackson Elementary
348 students
- This school 16
Way East Jackson
16 students
What this shows Way East Jackson reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Way East Jackson compares
Way East Jackson is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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.
Funding equity
$16,796
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Way East Jackson is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East Jackson Community Schools reports $16,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Way East Jackson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jackson Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| East Jackson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Way East Jackson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Standard public school
402 students 80.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special-education school
240 students 4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Connect
Alternative education program
157 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Way East Jackson
How many students attend Way East Jackson?
Way East Jackson has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 24.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Way East Jackson?
85.4% of students at Way East Jackson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Way East Jackson?
The largest demographic group at Way East Jackson is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Way East Jackson?
Way East Jackson has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Way East Jackson rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Way East Jackson ranks #2 of 5 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 schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in East Jackson Community Schools?
Besides Way East Jackson, East Jackson Community Schools also operates East Jackson Secondary School (359 students) and East Jackson Elementary (348 students). See the East Jackson Community Schools district page for the complete list.