Enrollment
24
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260396004083
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 — Bangor, MI
Federal NCES profile for Wood School Bangor Twp 8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
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: Bangor Township S/D #8 · 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wood School Bangor Twp 8 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
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 reports 24 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% 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 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% below the Michigan average and 5% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bangor Township S/D #8 spends $10,231 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.4% from local sources (property taxes), 87.6% from the state, per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), 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 Wood School Bangor Twp 8 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 4% | — | — |
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
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 0% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,231
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 24 Top 4% in Michigan — larger than 96% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.2% -0% vs state
NCES ID 260396004083
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bangor Township S/D #8, which includes Wood School Bangor Twp 8.
$10,231
Per student
-35%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 87.6%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wood School Bangor Twp 8
How many students attend Wood School Bangor Twp 8?
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 has 24 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BANGOR, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood School Bangor Twp 8?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood School Bangor Twp 8 is 12:1, which is 34% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 25% 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 Wood School Bangor Twp 8?
54.2% of students at Wood School Bangor Twp 8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wood School Bangor Twp 8?
The largest demographic group at Wood School Bangor Twp 8 is White at 70.8%. The school serves a student body in BANGOR, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wood School Bangor Twp 8?
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) 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.