- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitehall, MI
Whitehall Ealy Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Whitehall Ealy Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263630007217
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehall Ealy Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Whitehall · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehall Ealy Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall Ealy Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whitehall, MI.
School address
District: Whitehall District Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263630007217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Whitehall Ealy Elem School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 263630007217 · Whitehall, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 15.4:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehall Senior High School (597 students)
Whitehall Ealy Elem School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Whitehall Ealy Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitehall Seni
Whitehall Senior High School
597 students
- Shoreline Elem
Shoreline Elementary School
432 students
- This school
Whitehall Ealy Elem School
431 students
- Whitehall Midd
Whitehall Middle School
424 students
- White Lake Are 129
White Lake Area Community Education
129 students
What this shows Whitehall Ealy Elem School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehall Ealy Elem School compares
Whitehall Ealy Elem 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$16,637
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Whitehall Ealy Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Whitehall District Schools reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehall Ealy Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoreline Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitehall Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Lake Area Community Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehall Ealy Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehall Ealy Elem School
How many students attend Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitehall, MI. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Ealy Elem School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
50.9% of students at Whitehall Ealy Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Whitehall Ealy Elem School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Whitehall, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehall Ealy Elem School?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Whitehall Ealy Elem School rank among public schools in Whitehall?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall Ealy Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whitehall, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Whitehall District Schools?
Besides Whitehall Ealy Elem School, Whitehall District Schools also operates Whitehall Senior High School (597 students), Shoreline Elementary School (432 students), and Whitehall Middle School (424 students). See the Whitehall District Schools district page for the complete list.