Enrollment
341
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bangor, MI
South Walnut Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Walnut Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260387000730
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Walnut Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Walnut Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Walnut Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bangor, MI.
School address
District: Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) · Michigan
NCES ID 260387000730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Walnut Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Walnut Elementary School
South Walnut Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bangor, Michigan, enrolling 341 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, South Walnut Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 30% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #154.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) also operates Bangor Middle School (272 students) and Bangor High School (264 students) alongside South Walnut 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 South Walnut Elementary School compares
South Walnut 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$13,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat 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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, South Walnut Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren), which includes South Walnut Elementary School.
$13,420
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 59.8%
Federal 18.5%
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 South Walnut Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bangor High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bangor Career Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Walnut Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Walnut Elementary School
How many students attend South Walnut Elementary School?
South Walnut Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bangor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Walnut Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Walnut Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% 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 South Walnut Elementary School?
75.8% of students at South Walnut Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Walnut Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Walnut Elementary School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Bangor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Walnut Elementary School?
South Walnut Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 South Walnut Elementary School rank among schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, South Walnut Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bangor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bangor on the city page.
Is South Walnut Elementary School a good school?
South Walnut Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. 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 Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)?
Besides South Walnut Elementary School, Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) also operates Bangor Middle School (272 students), Bangor High School (264 students), and Bangor Career Academy (74 students). See the Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) district page for the complete list.
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