- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Bain, MI
Mcbain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcbain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262331006017
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcbain Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mc Bain · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcbain Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbain Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mc Bain, MI.
School address
District: Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262331006017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Mcbain Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 262331006017 · Mc Bain, MI Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 19.3:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcbain High School (294 students)
Mcbain Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mcbain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcbain Elementary School
520 students
- Mcbain High Sc
Mcbain High School
294 students
- Mcbain Middle
Mcbain Middle School
267 students
What this shows Mcbain Elementary School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcbain Elementary School compares
Mcbain Elementary 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,642
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Mcbain Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools reports $14,642 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcbain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcbain High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbain Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcbain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcbain Elementary School
How many students attend Mcbain Elementary School?
Mcbain Elementary School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mc Bain, MI. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbain Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcbain Elementary School?
51.6% of students at Mcbain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcbain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcbain Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Mc Bain, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcbain Elementary School?
Mcbain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Mcbain Elementary School rank among public schools in Mc Bain?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbain Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mc Bain, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools?
Besides Mcbain Elementary School, Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools also operates Mcbain High School (294 students) and Mcbain Middle School (267 students). See the Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools district page for the complete list.