- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bay City, MI
Kolb Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kolb Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260426004114
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kolb Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kolb Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kolb Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260426004114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Kolb Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 260426004114 · Bay City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 13.7:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Western High School (1,009 students)
Kolb Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kolb Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay City Weste
Bay City Western High School
1,009 students
- Bay City Centr
Bay City Central High School
921 students
- Western Middle
Western Middle School
681 students
- Handy Middle S
Handy Middle School
598 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary School
474 students
- This school
Kolb Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Kolb Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kolb Elementary School compares
Kolb Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 25% | 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
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% 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
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$15,093
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Kolb Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay City School District reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kolb Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay City Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kolb Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Bay City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 Kolb Elementary School
How many students attend Kolb Elementary School?
Kolb Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kolb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kolb Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% lower 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 Kolb Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Kolb Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kolb Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kolb Elementary School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kolb Elementary School?
Kolb Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Kolb Elementary School rank among schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kolb Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Bay City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay City School District?
Besides Kolb Elementary School, Bay City School District also operates Bay City Western High School (1,009 students), Bay City Central High School (921 students), and Western Middle School (681 students). See the Bay City School District district page for the complete list.