- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hancock, MI
Barkell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barkell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261755007544
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barkell Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hancock · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barkell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barkell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hancock, MI.
School address
District: Hancock Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261755007544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Barkell Elementary School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 261755007544 · Hancock, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 14.3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock Middlehigh School (292 students)
Barkell Elementary School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Barkell Elementary School compares
Barkell Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below 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
40.5%
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
$14,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Barkell Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hancock Public Schools reports $14,531 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barkell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Middlehigh School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barkell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barkell Elementary School
How many students attend Barkell Elementary School?
Barkell Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hancock, MI. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barkell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barkell Elementary 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 Barkell Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Barkell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barkell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barkell Elementary School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Hancock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barkell Elementary School?
Barkell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Barkell Elementary School rank among public schools in Hancock?
By Resource Investment Index, Barkell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hancock, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hancock Public Schools?
Besides Barkell Elementary School, Hancock Public Schools also operates Hancock Middlehigh School (292 students). See the Hancock Public Schools district page for the complete list.