At a glance
Reported students
209
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
341
Eastwood Elementary: 209 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Eastwood Elementary
Eastwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Big Rapids. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Big Rapids Public Schools. NCES reports 209 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.3%) and multiracial (8.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Eastwood Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.3%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black4.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Big Rapids Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brookside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
336 reported students
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
346 reported students
Big Rapids Virtual School
Other · Grades KG–12
115 reported students
Big Rapids Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
644 reported students
Big Rapids High School
High · Grades 09–12
755 reported students
Public schools near Eastwood Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids Middle School Middle · Big Rapids Public Schools | 05–08 | 644 | 0.2 mi |
| Crossroads Charter Academy Other · Charter · Crossroads Charter Academy | KG–12 | 117 | 0.6 mi |
| Riverview Elementary School Elementary · Big Rapids Public Schools | KG–04 | 346 | 0.8 mi |
| MecostaOsceola Career Center High · Mecosta-Osceola ISD | 11–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| EarlyOn Other · Mecosta-Osceola ISD | PK–PK | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Brookside Elementary School Elementary · Big Rapids Public Schools | PK–04 | 336 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eastwood Elementary
What grades does Eastwood Elementary serve?
Eastwood Elementary reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Big Rapids Public Schools.
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary?
Eastwood Elementary reported 209 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 209 students and 13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Eastwood Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eastwood Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Big Rapids Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Eastwood Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Eastwood Elementary in?
Eastwood Elementary is part of Big Rapids Public Schools, based in Big Rapids, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Eastwood Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Big Rapids Middle School (0.2 mi), Crossroads Charter Academy (0.6 mi), Riverview Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.