- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bangor, MI
Bangor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bangor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260387004073
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bangor Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bangor Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Bangor, MI.
School address
District: Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) · Michigan
NCES ID 260387004073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Bangor Middle School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 260387004073 · Bangor, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 14.3:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: South Walnut Elementary School (341 students)
Bangor Middle School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bangor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Walnut E
South Walnut Elementary School
341 students
- This school
Bangor Middle School
272 students
- Bangor High Sc
Bangor High School
264 students
- Bangor Career 74
Bangor Career Academy
74 students
What this shows Bangor Middle School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bangor Middle School compares
Bangor Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$17,270
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Bangor Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) reports $17,270 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bangor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Walnut Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bangor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bangor Career Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bangor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bangor Middle School
How many students attend Bangor Middle School?
Bangor Middle School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bangor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangor Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Bangor Middle School?
65.6% of students at Bangor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bangor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bangor Middle School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Bangor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bangor Middle School?
Bangor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bangor Middle School rank among public schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Bangor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)?
Besides Bangor Middle School, Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) also operates South Walnut Elementary School (341 students), Bangor High School (264 students), and Bangor Career Academy (74 students). See the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) district page for the complete list.