- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Lansing, MI
Whitehills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitehills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261260004976
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehills Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in East Lansing · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehills Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehills Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in East Lansing, MI.
School address
District: East Lansing School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261260004976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Whitehills Elementary School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261260004976 · East Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 16.8:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: East Lansing High School (1,231 students)
Whitehills Elementary School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Whitehills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Lansing H
East Lansing High School
1,231 students
- Macdonald Midd
Macdonald Middle School
857 students
- Marble School 306
Marble School
306 students
- Glencairn Scho 298
Glencairn School
298 students
- This school 286
Whitehills Elementary School
286 students
- Robert L Green 273
Robert L Green Elementary
273 students
What this shows Whitehills Elementary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehills Elementary School compares
Whitehills Elementary School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 11.2%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Whitehills Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East Lansing School District reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macdonald Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marble School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glencairn School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert L Green Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in East Lansing
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehills Elementary School
How many students attend Whitehills Elementary School?
Whitehills Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehills Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Whitehills Elementary School?
24.9% of students at Whitehills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitehills Elementary School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in East Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehills Elementary School?
Whitehills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Whitehills Elementary School rank among schools in East Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehills Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in East Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in East Lansing School District?
Besides Whitehills Elementary School, East Lansing School District also operates East Lansing High School (1,231 students), Macdonald Middle School (857 students), and Marble School (306 students). See the East Lansing School District district page for the complete list.