- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bay City, MI
Bangor Central School
Federal NCES profile for Bangor Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260390004075
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bangor Central School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bangor Central School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Central School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bangor Township Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260390004075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Bangor Central School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 260390004075 · Bay City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 22.1:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (864 students)
Bangor Central School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bangor Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
864 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
608 students
- Bangor West Ce
Bangor West Central School
361 students
- Bangor Lincoln 344
Bangor Lincoln School
344 students
- This school 332
Bangor Central School
332 students
- Bangor Townshi 182
Bangor Township Virtual School
182 students
What this shows Bangor Central School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bangor Central School compares
Bangor Central 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$11,502
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Bangor Central School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bangor Township Schools reports $11,502 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bangor Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bangor West Central School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bangor Lincoln School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bangor Township Virtual School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bangor Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Bay City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bangor Central School
How many students attend Bangor Central School?
Bangor Central School has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangor Central School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bangor Central School?
68.8% of students at Bangor Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bangor Central School?
The largest demographic group at Bangor Central School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bangor Central School?
Bangor Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Bangor Central School rank among schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Central School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Bay City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Township Schools?
Besides Bangor Central School, Bangor Township Schools also operates John Glenn High School (864 students), Christa Mcauliffe Middle School (608 students), and Bangor West Central School (361 students). See the Bangor Township Schools district page for the complete list.