Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-3, East Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)66%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
81%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
321 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of East Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Cheboygan Area Schools School District.
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