Enrollment
276
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary Mcguire School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary Mcguire School
Mary Mcguire School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, enrolling 276 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 276 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 483 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 276 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Mount Pleasant's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beal City Elementary School (265 students): Mary Mcguire School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.6:1).
Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students) and Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students) alongside Mary Mcguire 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 Mary Mcguire School compares
Mary Mcguire 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt. Pleasant City School District, which includes Mary Mcguire School.
$13,293
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 48.8%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~276 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mary Mcguire School a good school?
Mary Mcguire School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 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.
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