South Walnut Elementary School in Bangor, MI

At a glance

Reported students

341

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

43rd percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

268

South Walnut Elementary School: 341 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 329
Teachers (FTE): 30.83
Student–teacher ratio: 10.7:1

What the reported data says about South Walnut Elementary School

South Walnut Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Bangor. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren). NCES reports 341 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.8%). English learners represent 32.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking South Walnut Elementary School

1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 32.5%
Students with disabilities: 14.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 76.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White48.1%
Hispanic40.8%
Black3.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial7.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bangor Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

272 reported students

Bangor High School

High · Grades 09–12

264 reported students

Bangor Career Academy

Other · Grades KG–12

74 reported students

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Public schools near South Walnut Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 Elementary · Bangor Township S/D #8	KG–08	24	3.8 mi
Lawrence Elementary School Elementary · Lawrence Public Schools	KG–06	214	6.5 mi
Redwood Elementary Elementary · Hartford Public Schools	KG–05	516	7.5 mi
Covert Elementary School Elementary · Covert Public Schools	PK–05	144	7.7 mi
Maple Grove Elementary School Elementary · South Haven Public Schools	PK–03	300	8.4 mi
Bloomingdale Elementary School Elementary · Bloomingdale Public School District	KG–05	272	9.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about South Walnut Elementary School

What grades does South Walnut Elementary School serve?

South Walnut Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren).

How many students attend South Walnut Elementary School?

South Walnut Elementary School reported 341 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 329 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at South Walnut Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 341 students and 23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is South Walnut Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

South Walnut Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of South Walnut Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

76.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is South Walnut Elementary School in?

South Walnut Elementary School is part of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren), based in Bangor, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near South Walnut Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wood School Bangor Twp 8 (3.8 mi), Lawrence Elementary School (6.5 mi), Redwood Elementary (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.