- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
235 on latest CCD 262946006524 · Redford, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 9.4:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Redford Union High School (510 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 8 schools in Redford. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Macgowan School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redford Union
Redford Union High School
510 students
- Beech Elementa
Beech Elementary
457 students
- Hilbert Middle
Hilbert Middle School
409 students
- This school
Macgowan School
235 students
- Stuckey Center 99
Stuckey Center
99 students
- Redford Union 67
Redford Union Virtual Learning
67 students
What this shows Macgowan School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macgowan School compares
Macgowan School vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$23,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
Programs
District finance for Redford Union Schools District No. 1 reports $23,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~235 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.