- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Bunker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bunker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262484008365
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunker Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunker Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunker Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Muskegon Public Schools of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262484008365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+222 students YoY
Bunker Elementary grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+55.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+222 students YoY 262484008365 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 16.1:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Muskegon High School (1,003 students)
Bunker Elementary grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+55.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bunker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muskegon High
Muskegon High School
1,003 students
- Muskegon Middl
Muskegon Middle School
774 students
- This school
Bunker Elementary
451 students
- Oakview Elemen
Oakview Elementary School
438 students
- Marquette Elem 367
Marquette Elementary School
367 students
- Moon Elementar 246
Moon Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Bunker Elementary reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunker Elementary compares
Bunker Elementary is a growing 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$19,051
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.5%
White 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 14.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Bunker Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of reports $19,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muskegon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marquette Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunker Elementary
How many students attend Bunker Elementary?
Bunker Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), up 222.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunker Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Bunker Elementary?
80.2% of students at Bunker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bunker Elementary is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunker Elementary?
Bunker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Bunker Elementary rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunker Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of?
Besides Bunker Elementary, Muskegon Public Schools of the City of also operates Muskegon High School (1,003 students), Muskegon Middle School (774 students), and Oakview Elementary School (438 students). See the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district page for the complete list.