Enrollment
520
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcbain Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcbain Elementary School
Mcbain Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mc Bain, Michigan, enrolling 520 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.6% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 520 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 630 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools also operates Mcbain High School (294 students) and Mcbain Middle School (267 students) alongside Mcbain Elementary 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 Mcbain Elementary School compares
Mcbain Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools, which includes Mcbain Elementary School.
$12,648
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 68.0%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mc Bain on the city page.
Is Mcbain Elementary School a good school?
Mcbain Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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