- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
South Walnut Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 260387000730 · Bangor, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 12.2:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangor Middle School (272 students)
South Walnut Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
South Walnut Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Walnut Elementary School
341 students
- Bangor Middle
Bangor Middle School
272 students
- Bangor High Sc
Bangor High School
264 students
- Bangor Career 74
Bangor Career Academy
74 students
What this shows South Walnut Elementary School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Walnut Elementary School compares
South Walnut Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,270
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) reports $17,270 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.