- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bangor Lincoln School grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 260390004078 · Bay City, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 22.9:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (864 students)
Bangor Lincoln School grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bangor Lincoln 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
- This school 344
Bangor Lincoln School
344 students
- Bangor Central 332
Bangor Central School
332 students
- Bangor Townshi 182
Bangor Township Virtual School
182 students
What this shows Bangor Lincoln School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bangor Lincoln School compares
Bangor Lincoln School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~344 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), up 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.