Enrollment
319
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ira, MI
Francois Maconce Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Francois Maconce Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260279001069
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francois Maconce Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ira · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Francois Maconce Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francois Maconce Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ira, MI.
School address
District: Anchor Bay School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260279001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francois Maconce Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francois Maconce Elem School
Francois Maconce Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ira, Michigan, enrolling 319 students.
At 17.7:1, 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 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 319 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 521 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #403, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students) and Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students) alongside Francois Maconce Elem 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 Francois Maconce Elem School compares
Francois Maconce Elem 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$12,460
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
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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
White 79.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Francois Maconce Elem School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchor Bay School District, which includes Francois Maconce Elem School.
$12,460
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 Francois Maconce Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francois Maconce Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~319 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Francois Maconce Elem School
How many students attend Francois Maconce Elem School?
Francois Maconce Elem School has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ira, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francois Maconce Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francois Maconce Elem School is 17.7:1, which is 1% 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 Francois Maconce Elem School?
68.3% of students at Francois Maconce Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francois Maconce Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Francois Maconce Elem School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Ira, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francois Maconce Elem School?
Francois Maconce Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Francois Maconce Elem School rank among public schools in Ira?
By Resource Investment Index, Francois Maconce Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ira, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ira on the city page.
Is Francois Maconce Elem School a good school?
Francois Maconce Elem School earns 21/100 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 Anchor Bay School District?
Besides Francois Maconce Elem School, Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students), Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students), and Anchor Bay Middle School South (509 students). See the Anchor Bay School District district page for the complete list.
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