Enrollment
431
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitehall Ealy Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitehall Ealy Elem School
Whitehall Ealy Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Whitehall, Michigan, enrolling 431 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 728 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #333.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Whitehall District Schools also operates Whitehall Senior High School (597 students) and Shoreline Elementary School (432 students) alongside Whitehall Ealy Elem School.
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 Whitehall Ealy Elem School compares
Whitehall Ealy Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitehall District Schools, which includes Whitehall Ealy Elem School.
$14,371
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 50.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~431 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Whitehall on the city page.
Is Whitehall Ealy Elem School a good school?
Whitehall Ealy Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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