East Elementary School

440 Garfield Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 301 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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • 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 301 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(13-14)
41%
41%
(13-14)
66%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
301 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of East Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Cheboygan Area Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 41%
  • : 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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