Enrollment
303
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, MI
Bullock Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bullock Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260732004321
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullock Creek Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullock Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullock Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Midland, MI.
School address
District: Bullock Creek School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260732004321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bullock Creek Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bullock Creek Elementary School
Bullock Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Midland, Michigan, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 409 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Bullock Creek School District also operates Bullock Creek High School (462 students) and Bullock Creek Middle School (348 students) alongside Bullock Creek 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 Bullock Creek Elementary School compares
Bullock Creek 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,188
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
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 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Bullock Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullock Creek School District, which includes Bullock Creek Elementary School.
$13,188
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 67.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 Bullock Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullock Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullock Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~303 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bullock Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Bullock Creek Elementary School?
Bullock Creek Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullock Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullock Creek Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bullock Creek Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Bullock Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullock Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bullock Creek Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullock Creek Elementary School?
Bullock Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Bullock Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullock Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Midland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
Is Bullock Creek Elementary School a good school?
Bullock Creek Elementary School earns 50/100 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 Bullock Creek School District?
Besides Bullock Creek Elementary School, Bullock Creek School District also operates Bullock Creek High School (462 students), Bullock Creek Middle School (348 students), and Floyd School (306 students). See the Bullock Creek School District district page for the complete list.
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