- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Blanc, MI
Mcgrath Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcgrath Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261635005276
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgrath Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Grand Blanc · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgrath Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgrath Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Grand Blanc, MI.
School address
District: Grand Blanc Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261635005276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Mcgrath Elementary School shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 261635005276 · Grand Blanc, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 15.2:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students)
Mcgrath Elementary School shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mcgrath Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Blanc Co
Grand Blanc Community High School
2,377 students
- Grand Blanc Mi 884
Grand Blanc Middle School East
884 students
- Grand Blanc Mi 757
Grand Blanc Middle School West
757 students
- Myers Elementa 479
Myers Elementary School
479 students
- Brendel Elemen 462
Brendel Elementary School
462 students
- This school 380
Mcgrath Elementary School
380 students
What this shows Mcgrath Elementary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcgrath Elementary School compares
Mcgrath Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$12,923
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Mcgrath Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Blanc Community Schools reports $12,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcgrath Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myers Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brendel Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgrath Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcgrath Elementary School
How many students attend Mcgrath Elementary School?
Mcgrath Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Blanc, MI. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgrath Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgrath Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Mcgrath Elementary School?
60.5% of students at Mcgrath Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgrath Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcgrath Elementary School is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Grand Blanc, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgrath Elementary School?
Mcgrath Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Mcgrath Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grand Blanc?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgrath Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Grand Blanc, 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 Grand Blanc on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Blanc Community Schools?
Besides Mcgrath Elementary School, Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students), Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students), and Grand Blanc Middle School West (757 students). See the Grand Blanc Community Schools district page for the complete list.