Enrollment
191
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bad Axe, MI
Bad Axe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bad Axe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001703920
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bad Axe Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Bad Axe · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bad Axe Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bad Axe Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Bad Axe, MI.
School address
District: Bad Axe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001703920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bad Axe Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bad Axe Elementary School
Bad Axe Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bad Axe, Michigan, enrolling 191 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bad Axe Public Schools also operates Bad Axe High School (336 students) and Bad Axe Middle School (227 students) alongside Bad Axe Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bad Axe Elementary School compares
Bad Axe Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Bad Axe Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bad Axe Public Schools, which includes Bad Axe Elementary School.
$12,755
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.5%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bad Axe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Axe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bad Axe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ascent High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bad Axe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bad Axe Elementary School
How many students attend Bad Axe Elementary School?
Bad Axe Elementary School has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bad Axe, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bad Axe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bad Axe Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bad Axe Elementary School?
58.8% of students at Bad Axe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bad Axe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bad Axe Elementary School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Bad Axe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bad Axe Elementary School?
Bad Axe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bad Axe Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bad Axe?
By Resource Investment Index, Bad Axe Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Bad Axe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bad Axe on the city page.
Is Bad Axe Elementary School a good school?
Bad Axe Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bad Axe Public Schools?
Besides Bad Axe Elementary School, Bad Axe Public Schools also operates Bad Axe High School (336 students), Bad Axe Middle School (227 students), and Ascent High School (37 students). See the Bad Axe Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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