At a glance
Reported students
288
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
243
Mancelona Elementary School: 288 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
16.2:1 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
- 300
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Mancelona Elementary School
Mancelona Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Mancelona. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Mancelona Public Schools. NCES reports 288 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, 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 (94.4%) and multiracial (2.8%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mancelona Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.83 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White94.4%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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.
Other schools in Mancelona Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mancelona High School
High · Grades 09–12
243 reported students
Mancelona Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
242 reported students
Public schools near Mancelona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mancelona High School High · Mancelona Public Schools | 09–12 | 243 | 0.3 mi |
| Mancelona Middle School Middle · Mancelona Public Schools | 05–08 | 242 | 0.3 mi |
| North Central Academy Campus Other · Charter · Bay City Academy | PK–12 | 174 | 5.9 mi |
| Alba School Other · Alba Public Schools | PK–12 | 96 | 7.3 mi |
| Bellaire MiddleHigh School High · Bellaire Public Schools | 06–12 | 140 | 9 mi |
| John R Rodger Elementary School Elementary · Bellaire Public Schools | PK–05 | 119 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mancelona Elementary School
What grades does Mancelona Elementary School serve?
Mancelona Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mancelona Public Schools.
How many students attend Mancelona Elementary School?
Mancelona Elementary School reported 288 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 300 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mancelona Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 288 students and 17.83 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 Mancelona Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mancelona Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mancelona Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mancelona Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.7% 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 Mancelona Elementary School in?
Mancelona Elementary School is part of Mancelona Public Schools, based in Mancelona, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mancelona Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mancelona High School (0.3 mi), Mancelona Middle School (0.3 mi), North Central Academy Campus (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.