- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bad Axe Elementary School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 260001703920 · Bad Axe, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 14.7:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bad Axe High School (336 students)
Bad Axe Elementary School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bad Axe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bad Axe High S
Bad Axe High School
336 students
- Bad Axe Middle
Bad Axe Middle School
227 students
- This school
Bad Axe Elementary School
191 students
- Ascent High Sc 37
Ascent High School
37 students
What this shows Bad Axe Elementary School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bad Axe Elementary School compares
Bad Axe Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Bad Axe Public Schools reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~191 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.