- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Zeeland, MI
Zeeland East High School
Federal NCES profile for Zeeland East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263666007296
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zeeland East High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Zeeland East High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zeeland East High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Zeeland, MI.
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263666007296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Zeeland East High School held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 263666007296 · Zeeland, MI High · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 17:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Zeeland West High School (975 students)
Zeeland East High School held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Zeeland East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zeeland West H
Zeeland West High School
975 students
- This school
Zeeland East High School
935 students
- Cityside Middl
Cityside Middle School
771 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
577 students
- New Groningen
New Groningen School
512 students
- Quincy Element
Quincy Elementary School
455 students
What this shows Zeeland East High School reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zeeland East High School compares
Zeeland East High 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$15,185
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
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Zeeland East High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zeeland Public Schools reports $15,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zeeland East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland West High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cityside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Groningen School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quincy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zeeland East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Zeeland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~935 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Zeeland East High School
How many students attend Zeeland East High School?
Zeeland East High School has 935 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zeeland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 973 (2022-23) → 956 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zeeland East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zeeland East High School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Zeeland East High School?
18.6% of students at Zeeland East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zeeland East High School?
The largest demographic group at Zeeland East High School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Zeeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zeeland East High School?
Zeeland East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Zeeland East High School rank among public schools in Zeeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Zeeland East High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Zeeland, 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 Zeeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Zeeland Public Schools?
Besides Zeeland East High School, Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students), Cityside Middle School (771 students), and Creekside Middle School (577 students). See the Zeeland Public Schools district page for the complete list.