Enrollment
290
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260426004115
Macgregor Elementary School — Bay City, MI
Federal NCES profile for Macgregor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macgregor Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Macgregor Elementary School reports 290 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Michigan average and 68% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 69.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bay City School District spends $15,225 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.2% from local sources (property taxes), 61.2% from the state, and 18.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Macgregor Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 61% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% 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
13:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
69.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,225
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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.
Overview
Enrollment 290 Top 39% in Michigan — larger than 61% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.2% +61% vs state
NCES ID 260426004115
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bay City School District, which includes Macgregor Elementary School.
$15,225
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 61.2%
Federal 18.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
Similar other schools in Bay City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
451 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hampton Elementary School
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399 students 15:1 students per teacher
Mcalearsawden Elem School
Standard public school
378 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
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362 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Bangor Central School
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332 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
State Street Academy
Standard public school
286 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Macgregor Elementary School
How many students attend Macgregor Elementary School?
Macgregor Elementary School has 290 students enrolled. It is a other school in BAY CITY, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macgregor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macgregor Elementary School is 13:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macgregor Elementary School?
87.2% of students at Macgregor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macgregor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Macgregor Elementary School is White at 62.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in BAY CITY, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macgregor Elementary School?
Macgregor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.