Enrollment
192
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260569004202
Big Bay De Noc School — Cooks, MI
Federal NCES profile for Big Bay De Noc School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Bay De Noc School earns an F Resource Investment Index (24/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 24/100
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 192
- students enrolled
School address
District: Big Bay De Noc School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Bay De Noc School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Big Bay De Noc School reports 192 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% above the Michigan average and 10% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Big Bay De Noc School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
15 smaller classes than 52% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
192 larger than 19% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 5% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 192 Top 24% in Michigan — larger than 76% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.8% +5% vs state
NCES ID 260569004202
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Two or More 21.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Expulsions 3
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Before you act on this record
Treat this page as the federal baseline — then verify locally.
- Compare Big Bay De Noc School side-by-side with another school you're considering on the same NCES measures. Compare schools
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Frequently asked questions about Big Bay De Noc School
How many students attend Big Bay De Noc School?
Big Bay De Noc School has 192 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cooks, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Bay De Noc School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Bay De Noc School is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Big Bay De Noc School?
56.8% of students at Big Bay De Noc School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Bay De Noc School?
The largest demographic group at Big Bay De Noc School is White at 58.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cooks, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Bay De Noc School?
Big Bay De Noc School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Big Bay De Noc School a good school?
Big Bay De Noc School earns an F Resource Investment Index (24/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.