Enrollment
64
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262223005938
Mackinac Island School — Mackinac Island, MI
Federal NCES profile for Mackinac Island School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
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 →
The verdict
Mackinac Island School earns a D Resource Investment Index (49/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 49/100
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 64
- students enrolled
School address
District: Mackinac Island Public Schools · 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mackinac Island School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mackinac Island School reports 64 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 54% 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 15.7:1, it is 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% below the Michigan average and 43% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mackinac Island Public Schools spends $37,423 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $13,507 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 78.8% from local sources (property taxes), 17.6% from the state, and 3.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), 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 Mackinac Island 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 54% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
8 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 95% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
64 larger than 7% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
— 54% below state mean
Top 6% in Michigan — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$37,423
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $13,507
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 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 64 Top 10% in Michigan — larger than 90% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 8.3:1 -54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.3% -46% vs state
NCES ID 262223005938
Student demographics
White 70.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.9%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mackinac Island Public Schools, which includes Mackinac Island School.
$37,423
Per student
+177%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+126%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.8%
State 17.6%
Federal 3.6%
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.
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mackinac Island School
How many students attend Mackinac Island School?
Mackinac Island School has 64 students enrolled. It is a other school in MACKINAC ISLAND, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackinac Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackinac Island School is 8.3:1, which is 54% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 47% 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 Mackinac Island School?
29.3% of students at Mackinac Island School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mackinac Island School?
The largest demographic group at Mackinac Island School is White at 70.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in MACKINAC ISLAND, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mackinac Island School?
Mackinac Island School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) 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.
Is Mackinac Island School a good school?
Mackinac Island School earns a D Resource Investment Index (49/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.