Enrollment
235
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redford, MI
Macgowan School
Federal NCES profile for Macgowan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262946006524
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macgowan School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Macgowan School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macgowan School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Michigan
NCES ID 262946006524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macgowan School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macgowan School
Macgowan School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 235 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Macgowan School is leaner than roughly 92% of Michigan schools and 46% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Redford Union Schools District No. 1 spends $21,445 per pupil, 59% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Redford's public schools, it stands alongside Redford Service Learning Academy Campus (445 students): Macgowan School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.4:1 vs 55.6:1).
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Redford Union High School (510 students) and Beech Elementary (457 students) alongside Macgowan 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 Macgowan School compares
Macgowan 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.4%
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
$21,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redford Union Schools District No. 1, which includes Macgowan School.
$21,445
Per student
+59%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 51.1%
Federal 17.5%
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 Macgowan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redford Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beech Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilbert Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuckey Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redford Union Virtual Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Macgowan School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Redford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Macgowan School
How many students attend Macgowan School?
Macgowan School has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macgowan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macgowan School is 9.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% 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 Macgowan School?
82.6% of students at Macgowan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macgowan School?
Macgowan School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Macgowan School rank among schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Macgowan School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Redford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Redford on the city page.
Is Macgowan School a good school?
Macgowan School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of 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 Redford Union Schools District No. 1?
Besides Macgowan School, Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Redford Union High School (510 students), Beech Elementary (457 students), and Hilbert Middle School (409 students). See the Redford Union Schools District No. 1 district page for the complete list.
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