- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mancelona, MI
Mancelona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mancelona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262235005948
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mancelona Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mancelona · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mancelona Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mancelona Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mancelona, MI.
School address
District: Mancelona Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262235005948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Mancelona Elementary School shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 262235005948 · Mancelona, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 15.2:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mancelona High School (243 students)
Mancelona Elementary School shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mancelona Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mancelona Elementary School
288 students
- Mancelona High
Mancelona High School
243 students
- Mancelona Midd
Mancelona Middle School
242 students
What this shows Mancelona Elementary School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mancelona Elementary School compares
Mancelona Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$15,107
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Mancelona Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mancelona Public Schools reports $15,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mancelona Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mancelona High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mancelona Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mancelona Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mancelona Elementary School
How many students attend Mancelona Elementary School?
Mancelona Elementary School has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mancelona, MI. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mancelona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mancelona Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Mancelona Elementary School?
73.8% of students at Mancelona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mancelona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mancelona Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Mancelona, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mancelona Elementary School?
Mancelona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mancelona Elementary School rank among public schools in Mancelona?
By Resource Investment Index, Mancelona Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mancelona, 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 Mancelona Public Schools?
Besides Mancelona Elementary School, Mancelona Public Schools also operates Mancelona High School (243 students) and Mancelona Middle School (242 students). See the Mancelona Public Schools district page for the complete list.