Enrollment
174
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mancelona, MI
North Central Academy Campus
Federal NCES profile for North Central Academy Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260100001050Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central Academy Campus earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mancelona · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Central Academy Campus has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Academy Campus ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mancelona, MI.
School address
District: Bay City Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260100001050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Central Academy Campus compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Central Academy Campus
North Central Academy Campus is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Mancelona, Michigan, enrolling 174 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 174 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 239 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bay City Academy spends $9,557 per pupil, 29% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Bay City Academy, also runs Bay City Academy Farragut Campus (373 students).
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 North Central Academy Campus compares
North Central Academy Campus on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.8%
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
$9,557
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 + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 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 94.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, North Central Academy Campus is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bay City Academy, which includes North Central Academy Campus.
$9,557
Per student
-29%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.3%
State 81.3%
Federal 17.4%
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 North Central Academy Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Academy Farragut Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central Academy Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~174 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Central Academy Campus
How many students attend North Central Academy Campus?
North Central Academy Campus has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mancelona, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Academy Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Academy Campus is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 North Central Academy Campus?
73.9% of students at North Central Academy Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Academy Campus?
The largest demographic group at North Central Academy Campus is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Mancelona, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Academy Campus?
North Central Academy Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 North Central Academy Campus rank among public schools in Mancelona?
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Academy Campus ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mancelona, 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 Mancelona on the city page.
Is North Central Academy Campus a good school?
North Central Academy Campus earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also less 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 Bay City Academy?
Besides North Central Academy Campus, Bay City Academy also operates Bay City Academy Farragut Campus (373 students). See the Bay City Academy district page for the complete list.
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