- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln Park, MI
Max Paun School
Federal NCES profile for Max Paun School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262160005867
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Max Paun School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Lincoln Park · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Max Paun School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Max Paun School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262160005867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Max Paun School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 262160005867 · Lincoln Park, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 14.6:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students)
Max Paun School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Max Paun School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Park H
Lincoln Park High School
1,384 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
1,089 students
- Lafayette Scho 441
Lafayette School
441 students
- Keppen School 332
Keppen School
332 students
- Earl F Carr Sc 311
Earl F Carr School
311 students
- This school 292
Max Paun School
292 students
What this shows Max Paun School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Max Paun School compares
Max Paun 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$19,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
White 26.4%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Max Paun School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Park School District of the City of reports $19,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Max Paun School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keppen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl F Carr School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Max Paun School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Max Paun School
How many students attend Max Paun School?
Max Paun School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Max Paun School?
The student-teacher ratio at Max Paun School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Max Paun School?
85.5% of students at Max Paun School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Max Paun School?
The largest demographic group at Max Paun School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Lincoln Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Max Paun School?
Max Paun School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Max Paun School rank among schools in Lincoln Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Max Paun School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Park School District of the City of?
Besides Max Paun School, Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students), Lincoln Park Middle School (1,089 students), and Lafayette School (441 students). See the Lincoln Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.