- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bay City, MI
Mcalearsawden Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mcalearsawden Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260426004112
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcalearsawden Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcalearsawden Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcalearsawden Elem School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260426004112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Mcalearsawden Elem School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260426004112 · Bay City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.8:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Western High School (1,009 students)
Mcalearsawden Elem School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mcalearsawden Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay City Weste
Bay City Western High School
1,009 students
- Bay City Centr
Bay City Central High School
921 students
- Western Middle
Western Middle School
681 students
- Handy Middle S
Handy Middle School
598 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary School
474 students
- This school 378
Mcalearsawden Elem School
378 students
What this shows Mcalearsawden Elem School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcalearsawden Elem School compares
Mcalearsawden Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$15,093
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Mcalearsawden Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay City School District reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcalearsawden Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay City Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handy Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcalearsawden Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Bay City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcalearsawden Elem School
How many students attend Mcalearsawden Elem School?
Mcalearsawden Elem School has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcalearsawden Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcalearsawden Elem School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Mcalearsawden Elem School?
49.1% of students at Mcalearsawden Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcalearsawden Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mcalearsawden Elem School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcalearsawden Elem School?
Mcalearsawden Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Mcalearsawden Elem School rank among schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcalearsawden Elem School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Bay City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay City School District?
Besides Mcalearsawden Elem School, Bay City School District also operates Bay City Western High School (1,009 students), Bay City Central High School (921 students), and Western Middle School (681 students). See the Bay City School District district page for the complete list.