Enrollment
242
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mancelona, MI
Mancelona Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mancelona Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262235005950
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mancelona Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mancelona · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mancelona Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mancelona Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mancelona, MI.
School address
District: Mancelona Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262235005950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mancelona Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mancelona Middle School
Mancelona Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mancelona, Michigan, enrolling 242 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 360 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #312, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 242 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mancelona Public Schools also operates Mancelona Elementary School (288 students) and Mancelona High School (243 students) alongside Mancelona Middle 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 Mancelona Middle School compares
Mancelona Middle 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$13,746
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
41
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Mancelona Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mancelona Public Schools, which includes Mancelona Middle School.
$13,746
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 41.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Mancelona Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mancelona Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mancelona High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mancelona Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mancelona Middle School
How many students attend Mancelona Middle School?
Mancelona Middle School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mancelona, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mancelona Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mancelona Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mancelona Middle School?
73.0% of students at Mancelona Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mancelona Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mancelona Middle School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Mancelona, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mancelona Middle School?
Mancelona Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Mancelona Middle School rank among public schools in Mancelona?
By Resource Investment Index, Mancelona Middle School ranks #4 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. See all public schools in Mancelona on the city page.
Is Mancelona Middle School a good school?
Mancelona Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Mancelona Public Schools?
Besides Mancelona Middle School, Mancelona Public Schools also operates Mancelona Elementary School (288 students) and Mancelona High School (243 students). See the Mancelona Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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