Enrollment
451
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bunker Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bunker Elementary
Bunker Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 451 students.
At 16.1:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 451 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 437 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #237.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 98 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 451 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Bunker Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Muskegon Public Schools of the City of also operates Muskegon High School (1,003 students) and Muskegon Middle School (774 students) alongside Bunker Elementary.
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 Bunker Elementary compares
Bunker Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, which includes Bunker Elementary.
$15,994
Per student
+18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 49.8%
Federal 27.8%
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 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
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- 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
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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bunker Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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