Enrollment
431
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Pleasant, MI
Fancher School
Federal NCES profile for Fancher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262475006130
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fancher School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fancher School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fancher School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mount Pleasant, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Pleasant City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262475006130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fancher School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fancher School
Fancher School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 431 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 #63, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Mount Pleasant's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beal City Elementary School (265 students): Fancher School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 15.6:1).
Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students) and Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students) alongside Fancher 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 Fancher School compares
Fancher 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,293
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 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 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Fancher School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt. Pleasant City School District, which includes Fancher School.
$13,293
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 48.8%
Federal 11.2%
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 Fancher School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pullen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Mcguire School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vowles School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fancher School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Pleasant
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~431 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fancher School
How many students attend Fancher School?
Fancher School has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Pleasant, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fancher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fancher School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fancher School?
43.8% of students at Fancher School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fancher School?
The largest demographic group at Fancher School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fancher School?
Fancher School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Fancher School rank among elementary schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Fancher School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mount Pleasant, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
Is Fancher School a good school?
Fancher School earns 38/100 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 Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Besides Fancher School, Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students), Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students), and Pullen Elementary School (303 students). See the Mt. Pleasant City School District district page for the complete list.
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