Enrollment
443
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MI
Mcgregor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcgregor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262994006570
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgregor Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgregor Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgregor Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rochester, MI.
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262994006570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcgregor Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcgregor Elementary School
Mcgregor Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester, Michigan, enrolling 443 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 443 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 613 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students) and Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students) alongside Mcgregor 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 Mcgregor Elementary School compares
Mcgregor 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,107
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
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Mcgregor Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School District, which includes Mcgregor Elementary School.
$13,107
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 65.4%
Federal 5.3%
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 Mcgregor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Hoosen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgregor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~443 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcgregor Elementary School
How many students attend Mcgregor Elementary School?
Mcgregor Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgregor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgregor Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcgregor Elementary School?
32.9% of students at Mcgregor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgregor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcgregor Elementary School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgregor Elementary School?
Mcgregor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mcgregor Elementary School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgregor Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rochester, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Mcgregor Elementary School a good school?
Mcgregor Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Rochester Community School District?
Besides Mcgregor Elementary School, Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students), Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students), and Stoney Creek High School (1,478 students). See the Rochester Community School District district page for the complete list.
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