At a glance
Reported students
642
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
463
Eastwood School: 642 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 660
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.4:1
What the reported data says about Eastwood School
Eastwood School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Sturgis. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Sturgis Public Schools. NCES reports 642 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above 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 (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.6%). English learners represent 24.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Eastwood School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59%
- Hispanic34.6%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sturgis Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wall School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
292 reported students
Congress School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
162 reported students
Wenzel School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
148 reported students
Sturgis Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
634 reported students
Sturgis High School
High · Grades 09–12
882 reported students
Public schools near Eastwood School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress School Elementary · Sturgis Public Schools | KG–02 | 162 | 0.7 mi |
| Wall School Elementary · Sturgis Public Schools | KG–02 | 292 | 1.4 mi |
| Wenzel School Elementary · Sturgis Public Schools | KG–02 | 148 | 1.4 mi |
| Burr Oak Elementary School Elementary · Burr Oak Community School District | KG–08 | 138 | 5.7 mi |
| Nottawa Community School Elementary · Nottawa Community School | PK–08 | 189 | 9 mi |
| Lakeland Intermediate School Elementary · Lakeland School Corporation | 03–06 | 416 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eastwood School
What grades does Eastwood School serve?
Eastwood School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sturgis Public Schools.
How many students attend Eastwood School?
Eastwood School reported 642 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 660 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eastwood School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 642 students and 35 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 School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eastwood School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sturgis Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Eastwood School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.9% 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 School in?
Eastwood School is part of Sturgis Public Schools, based in Sturgis, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Eastwood School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Congress School (0.7 mi), Wall School (1.4 mi), Wenzel School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.