- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 33.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howard City, MI
Macnaughton School
Federal NCES profile for Macnaughton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263393006959
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macnaughton School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Howard City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Macnaughton School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macnaughton School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Howard City, MI.
School address
District: Tri County Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263393006959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
388 on latest CCD 263393006959 · Howard City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.4:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sand Lake Elementary School (780 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Howard City. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Macnaughton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sand Lake Elem
Sand Lake Elementary School
780 students
- Tri County Sen
Tri County Senior High School
473 students
- This school
Macnaughton School
388 students
- Tri County Mid
Tri County Middle School
381 students
What this shows Macnaughton School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macnaughton School compares
Macnaughton 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$14,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Tri County Area Schools reports $14,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macnaughton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri County Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macnaughton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macnaughton School
How many students attend Macnaughton School?
Macnaughton School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howard City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macnaughton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macnaughton School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Macnaughton School?
55.9% of students at Macnaughton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macnaughton School?
Macnaughton School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Macnaughton School rank among public schools in Howard City?
By Resource Investment Index, Macnaughton School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Howard City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tri County Area Schools?
Besides Macnaughton School, Tri County Area Schools also operates Sand Lake Elementary School (780 students), Tri County Senior High School (473 students), and Tri County Middle School (381 students). See the Tri County Area Schools district page for the complete list.