- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bay City, MI
Mackensen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mackensen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260426004101
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mackensen Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mackensen Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mackensen Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260426004101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mackensen Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 260426004101 · Bay City, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 17.7:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Western High School (1,009 students)
Mackensen Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mackensen 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 265
Mackensen Elementary School
265 students
What this shows Mackensen Elementary School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mackensen Elementary School compares
Mackensen 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
23.0%
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 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Mackensen Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
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 Mackensen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay City Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Handy Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mackensen 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mackensen Elementary School
How many students attend Mackensen Elementary School?
Mackensen Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackensen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackensen Elementary 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 Mackensen Elementary School?
35.5% of students at Mackensen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mackensen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mackensen Elementary School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mackensen Elementary School?
Mackensen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mackensen Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mackensen Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay City School District?
Besides Mackensen 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.