- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bangor West Central School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260390004080 · Bay City, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 22.6:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (864 students)
Bangor West Central School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bangor West 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
- This school
Bangor West Central School
361 students
- Bangor Lincoln 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 West Central School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bangor West Central School compares
Bangor West 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~361 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.