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Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)

Public school district · Bangor, MI · NCES 2603870

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At a glance

Reported students

951

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

4

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

12.6:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$17,270

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$9,824

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
1,114
Teachers (FTE)
73.6
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1

What current records say about Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)

Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) operates 4 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Bangor, Michigan. NCES reports 951 students and 75.2 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Michigan agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 325 of 536 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $17,270 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,824 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 93 of 533 in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
23.6%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
13%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
75.2
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$17,235,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)

Bangor, Michigan

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 42.3081, -86.1209

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White47.7%
  • Hispanic40.4%
  • Black4.2%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial7.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary134114.8:10
Middle127213.3:10
High126416.6:10
Combined / other1745.3:10

Explore schools in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)

4 current directory entries

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Showing 1–4 of 4 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Bangor Career AcademyOtherKG–12745.3:1
Bangor High SchoolHigh09–1226416.6:1
Bangor Middle SchoolMiddle05–0827213.3:1
South Walnut Elementary SchoolElementaryPK–0434114.8:1

Cities served by Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)

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Frequently asked questions about Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)

How many schools are in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)?

Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) has 4 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other.

How many students attend Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)?

NCES reports 951 students for 2024–25, served by 75.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 325 of 536 Michigan agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 1,114 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)?

The district-wide ratio is 12.6:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $17,270 in current expenditure per pupil, including $9,824 for instruction. That ranks 93 of 533 comparable Michigan agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)?

Bangor High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 264 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (269) 427-6800 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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