Enrollment
209
Elementary
DISTRICT 297 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BIG RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 260578009060
Eastwood Elementary
410 N 3RD AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307 · (231) 598-9700 · Mecosta County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL209 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
124 students
DISTRICT 54% · 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 | 209 | 100% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · 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
Schools most like Eastwood Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Elementary this school | 209 | 59.3% | N/A |
| George D Gilbert Elementary School GWINN | 208 | 56.3% | 30.9% |
| Bellevue Elementary School BELLEVUE | 226 | 58.0% | 27.0% |
| Ottawa Elementary School BUCHANAN | 230 | 62.2% | N/A |
| Homestead Hills Elementary School BENZONIA | 209 | 63.2% | N/A |
| Fuller Street Elementary School NASHVILLE | 204 | 56.9% | 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 Eastwood Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Mecosta County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 209 | #1,403 of 1,630 | #5 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #730 of 1,424 | #2 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.2% | #792 of 1,424 | #2 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.3% | #717 of 1,563 | #6 of 7 |
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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 209 | 13 | 16.1:1 | 59% (124) |
| 2023-24 | 215 | 12 | 17.9:1 | 61% (132) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Eastwood Elementary.
About Eastwood Elementary
Eastwood Elementary is a low-enrollment elementary school in Michigan, with an address in BIG RAPIDS. Total enrollment is 209 students, and the grades served are pre-K through kindergarten. It has 43% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Michigan (about 369).
Big Rapids Public Schools is responsible for 6 schools, Eastwood Elementary included, with 2,405 students in all.
The share of students at Eastwood Elementary who are White is 82%. Enrollment also includes 8% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, and 4% Black. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 31%.
Classroom staffing at Eastwood Elementary totals 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. The ratio is within a point of the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Eastwood Elementary is about 59%.
American Community Survey estimates for Mecosta County show that the median household earns about $60,951 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Mecosta County has 19 public schools with about 5,219 students, including Eastwood Elementary.
The closest school to Eastwood Elementary is Big Rapids Middle School, located about 0.2 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Eastwood Elementary falls in the Town: Remote locale category, used for schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at Eastwood Elementary. You can also rate the school on this page.
Mecosta County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
41,242
Census ACS
Median income
$60,951
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
5,219 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Big Rapids Public Schools
- Big Rapids High SchoolHigh · 755 students
- Big Rapids Middle SchoolMiddle · 644 students
- Riverview Elementary SchoolElementary · 346 students
- Brookside Elementary SchoolElementary · 336 students
- Big Rapids Virtual SchoolCombined · 115 students
Other schools in BIG RAPIDS
- Big Rapids High SchoolHigh · 755 students
- Big Rapids Middle SchoolMiddle · 644 students
- Riverview Elementary SchoolElementary · 346 students
- Brookside Elementary SchoolElementary · 336 students
- MecostaOsceola Education CenterCombined · 121 students
- Crossroads Charter AcademyCombined · 117 students
Other Eastwood Elementary schools
13 other US public schools in 10 states are named Eastwood Elementary. Eastwood Elementary is the 13th largest of the 14.
- Eastwood Elementary SchoolPemberville, OH · 685 students
- Eastwood ElementaryIrvine, CA · 647 students
- Eastwood Elementary SchoolMorgantown, WV · 642 students
- Eastwood ElementaryWestminster, CA · 542 students
- Eastwood Elementary SchoolElkhart, IN · 428 students
Nearby schools
- Big Rapids Middle School0.2 mi · 644
- Crossroads Charter Academy K50.5 mi · 103
- Crossroads Charter Academy0.6 mi · 117
- Riverview Elementary School0.8 mi · 346
- Brookside Elementary School1.0 mi · 336
- MecostaOsceola Education Center1.0 mi · 121
Frequently asked questions
About Eastwood ElementaryHow large is Eastwood Elementary?
Eastwood Elementary enrolls approximately 209 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Eastwood Elementary serve?
Eastwood Elementary serves grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary is approximately 16.1:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Eastwood Elementary?
Student demographics at Eastwood Elementary are roughly 82% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Eastwood Elementary in?
Eastwood Elementary is part of Big Rapids Public Schools.
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