- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fancher School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 262475006130 · Mount Pleasant, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 18:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students)
Fancher School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fancher School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Pleasant Se
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Mi
Mt Pleasant Middle School
666 students
- This school
Fancher School
431 students
- Pullen Element 303
Pullen Elementary School
303 students
- Mary Mcguire S 276
Mary Mcguire School
276 students
- Vowles School 235
Vowles School
235 students
What this shows Fancher School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fancher School compares
Fancher School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Mt. Pleasant City School District reports $15,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~431 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.