East Elementary School

440 Garfield Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 313 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 41%
  • : 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
This chart displays total students of East Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(13-14)
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
66%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in East Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of East Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
313 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of East Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 41%
  • : 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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