Enrollment
425
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boyne City, MI
Boyne City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Boyne City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260650004253
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyne City Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Boyne City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyne City Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyne City Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Boyne City, MI.
School address
District: Boyne City Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260650004253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boyne City Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boyne City Elementary School
Boyne City Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Boyne City, Michigan, enrolling 425 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 734 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Boyne City Public Schools also operates Boyne City High School (383 students) and Boyne City Middle School (378 students) alongside Boyne City Elementary 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 Boyne City Elementary School compares
Boyne City Elementary 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 89.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Boyne City Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boyne City Public Schools, which includes Boyne City Elementary School.
$13,461
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 31.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 Boyne City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne City High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyne City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morganshaw School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Boyne City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~425 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Boyne City Elementary School
How many students attend Boyne City Elementary School?
Boyne City Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boyne City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyne City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyne City Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Boyne City Elementary School?
51.1% of students at Boyne City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyne City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Boyne City Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Boyne City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyne City Elementary School?
Boyne City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boyne City Elementary School rank among public schools in Boyne City?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyne City Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Boyne City, 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 Boyne City on the city page.
Is Boyne City Elementary School a good school?
Boyne City Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Boyne City Public Schools?
Besides Boyne City Elementary School, Boyne City Public Schools also operates Boyne City High School (383 students), Boyne City Middle School (378 students), and Morganshaw School (32 students). See the Boyne City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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