Enrollment
174
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260100001050 Charter school
North Central Academy Campus — Mancelona, MI
Federal NCES profile for North Central Academy Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bay City Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-24% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Central Academy Campus reports 174 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the Michigan average and 43% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 67.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bay City Academy spends $12,327 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.3% from local sources (property taxes), 81.3% from the state, and 17.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Central Academy Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
67.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,327
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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
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
Enrollment 174 Top 21% in Michigan — larger than 79% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.9% +36% vs state
NCES ID 260100001050
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 67.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bay City Academy, which includes North Central Academy Campus.
$12,327
Per student
-22%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 13.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in MANCELONA, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Academy Campus?
North Central Academy Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.