Enrollment
301
Elementary
DISTRICT 333 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHEBOYGAN AREA SCHOOLS·NCES 260891004433
East Elementary School
440 GARFIELD AVE, CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721 · (231) 627-5211 · Cheboygan County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL301 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
228 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 88 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 108 | 36% |
| Grade 2 | 105 | 35% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
East Elementary School→Cheboygan Middle School
Based on grade levels within Cheboygan Area Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like East Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School this school | 301 | 75.7% | N/A |
| KND Elementary BRETHREN | 289 | 76.8% | 23.4% |
| WhitmoreBolles Elementary School DEARBORN | 316 | 74.7% | 51.0% |
| Merritt Elementary School NILES | 304 | 73.0% | N/A |
| Weidman Elementary School WEIDMAN | 258 | 73.3% | 66.8% |
| Holton Elementary School HOLTON | 338 | 72.5% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 301 | #1,084 of 1,630 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #493 of 1,424 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.8% | #663 of 1,424 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 75.7% | #427 of 1,563 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.7% | #419 of 440 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
301
-18 (-6%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 354
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 17.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 301 | 20 | 15.1:1 | 76% (228) |
| 2023-24 | 313 | 20 | 15.7:1 | 76% (239) |
| 2022-23 | 321 | 20 | 16.1:1 | 79% (253) |
| 2020-21 | 319 | 18 | 17.7:1 | 75% (239) |
| 2017-18 | 299 | 23 | 13.0:1 | 71% (212) |
| 2015-16 | 304 | 20 | 15.2:1 | 60% (183) |
| 2010-11 | 386 | 26 | 14.8:1 | 62% (240) |
| 2000-01 | 271 | 15 | 18.1:1 | 61% (165) |
| 1990-91 | 354 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (299 to 301); teachers down 13% (23 to 20).
About East Elementary School
In CHEBOYGAN, Michigan, East Elementary School is a small elementary school. It serves 301 students in kindergarten through 3.
A total of 5 schools make up Cheboygan Area Schools, with 1,665 students enrolled.
A majority of students at East Elementary School, 77%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 18% multiracial and 4% Hispanic. The White share of the county population is higher, at 89%. By the diversity index, East Elementary School comes in at 38%.
Dividing enrollment by its 20 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 15.1:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Michigan is 15.8:1, higher than at this school. East Elementary School reports 76% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Cheboygan County, the average is 68%.
Federal survey data for Cheboygan County show that median household income is about $62,875, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. A total of 10 public schools operate in Cheboygan County, serving about 2,643 students.
The shortest distance from East Elementary School to another public school is about 1.3 miles, to Cheboygan Area High School. The five-mile area around East Elementary School holds 3 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Town: Remote, or in a town far from an urbanized area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count declined from 319 to 301. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (15.1:1) than in 2020-21 (17.7:1).
The East Elementary School community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Cheboygan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,865
Census ACS
Median income
$62,875
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,643 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cheboygan Area Schools
- Cheboygan Area High SchoolHigh · 548 students
- Cheboygan Intermediate SchoolCombined · 537 students
- Cheboygan Middle SchoolCombined · 197 students
- Inverness AcademyHigh · 82 students
Other schools in CHEBOYGAN
- Cheboygan Area High SchoolHigh · 548 students
- Cheboygan Intermediate SchoolCombined · 537 students
- Cheboygan Middle SchoolCombined · 197 students
- Inverness AcademyHigh · 82 students
Other East Elementary schools
43 other US public schools in 21 states are named East Elementary. East Elementary School is the 27th largest of the 44.
- East Elementary SchoolIRON MOUNTAIN, MI · 99 students
- EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPUNTA GORDA, FL · 814 students
- EAST ELEMENTARYJACKSON, MO · 726 students
- East Elementary SchoolPendleton, IN · 687 students
- East Elementary SchoolBroken Arrow, OK · 620 students
Nearby schools
- Cheboygan Area High School1.3 mi · 548
- Cheboygan Intermediate School1.4 mi · 537
- Cheboygan Middle School1.4 mi · 197
- Inverness Academy5.4 mi · 82
- Bois Blanc Pines School6.6 mi · 6
- COP ESD Programs14.0 mi · 65
Frequently asked questions
About East Elementary SchoolHow large is East Elementary School?
East Elementary School enrolls approximately 301 students in grades KG-03.
What grades does East Elementary School serve?
East Elementary School serves grades KG-03.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is approximately 15.1:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at East Elementary School?
Student demographics at East Elementary School are roughly 77% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 18% Two or more.
Who oversees East Elementary School?
East Elementary School is overseen by Cheboygan Area Schools in Cheboygan County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.