Enrollment
265
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mackensen Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mackensen Elementary School
Mackensen Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bay City, Michigan, enrolling 265 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 265 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 376 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #114.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bay City School District also operates Bay City Western High School (1,009 students) and Bay City Central High School (921 students) alongside Mackensen Elementary 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 Mackensen Elementary School compares
Mackensen Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,620
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bay City School District, which includes Mackensen Elementary School.
$13,620
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~265 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mackensen Elementary School a good school?
Mackensen Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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