- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Pleasant, MI
Mary Mcguire School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Mcguire School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262475006133
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Mcguire School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Mcguire School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Mcguire School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mount Pleasant, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Pleasant City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262475006133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Mary Mcguire School grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 262475006133 · Mount Pleasant, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 14.5:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students)
Mary Mcguire School grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mary Mcguire School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Pleasant Se
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Mi
Mt Pleasant Middle School
666 students
- Fancher School
Fancher School
431 students
- Pullen Element 303
Pullen Elementary School
303 students
- This school 276
Mary Mcguire School
276 students
- Vowles School 235
Vowles School
235 students
What this shows Mary Mcguire School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Mcguire School compares
Mary Mcguire School is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,449
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Two or More 12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Mary Mcguire School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Pleasant City School District reports $15,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Mcguire School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fancher School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pullen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vowles School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Mcguire School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Pleasant
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Mcguire School
How many students attend Mary Mcguire School?
Mary Mcguire School has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Pleasant, MI. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcguire School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcguire School is 14.5:1, which is 17% 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 Mary Mcguire School?
65.9% of students at Mary Mcguire School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Mcguire School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Mcguire School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Mcguire School?
Mary Mcguire School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Mary Mcguire School rank among elementary schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Mcguire School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Besides Mary Mcguire School, Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students), Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students), and Fancher School (431 students). See the Mt. Pleasant City School District district page for the complete list.