Enrollment
361
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bay City, MI
Bangor West Central School
Federal NCES profile for Bangor West Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260390004080
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bangor West Central School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bangor West Central School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor West Central School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bangor Township Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260390004080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bangor West Central School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bangor West Central School
Bangor West Central School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bay City, Michigan, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 29% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 682 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #236.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 West Central 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 West Central School compares
Bangor West Central 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$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
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Bangor West Central 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 West Central 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 West 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bangor Lincoln 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 West Central 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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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 (~361 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bangor West Central School
How many students attend Bangor West Central School?
Bangor West Central School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bay City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor West Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangor West Central School is 22.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bangor West Central School?
55.3% of students at Bangor West Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bangor West Central School?
The largest demographic group at Bangor West Central School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bangor West Central School?
Bangor West Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 West Central School rank among elementary schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor West Central School ranks #2 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 West Central School a good school?
Bangor West Central School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 West Central School, Bangor Township Schools also operates John Glenn High School (864 students), Christa Mcauliffe Middle School (608 students), and Bangor Lincoln School (344 students). See the Bangor Township Schools district page for the complete list.
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