Enrollment
344
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bay City, MI
Bangor Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Bangor Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260390004078
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bangor Lincoln School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bangor Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Lincoln School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bangor Township Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260390004078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bangor Lincoln School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bangor Lincoln School
Bangor Lincoln School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bay City, Michigan, enrolling 344 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 31% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 652 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #598, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bangor Township Schools spends $10,827 per pupil, 20% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bangor Township Schools also operates John Glenn High School (864 students) and Christa Mcauliffe Middle School (608 students) alongside Bangor Lincoln 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 Bangor Lincoln School compares
Bangor Lincoln 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$10,827
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 + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Bangor Lincoln School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bangor Township Schools, which includes Bangor Lincoln School.
$10,827
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 71.2%
Federal 12.3%
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 Bangor Lincoln 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bangor Central School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bangor Township Virtual School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bangor Lincoln School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- 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
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bangor Lincoln School
How many students attend Bangor Lincoln School?
Bangor Lincoln School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bay City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangor Lincoln School is 22.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bangor Lincoln School?
58.4% of students at Bangor Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bangor Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Bangor Lincoln School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bangor Lincoln School?
Bangor Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Bangor Lincoln School rank among elementary schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Lincoln School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bay City on the city page.
Is Bangor Lincoln School a good school?
Bangor Lincoln School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Bangor Township Schools?
Besides Bangor Lincoln 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.
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