- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
North Central Academy Campus grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 260100001050 · Mancelona, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
174 enr · 14.5:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Academy Farragut Campus (373 students)
North Central Academy Campus grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How North Central Academy Campus compares
North Central Academy Campus is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,134
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Bay City Academy reports $11,134 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide other 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 (~174 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.