At a glance
Reported students
451
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
438
Bunker Elementary: 451 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 436
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Bunker Elementary
Bunker Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Muskegon. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. NCES reports 451 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, 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 Black (45.5%) and White (25.5%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bunker Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.05 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.5%
- Hispanic14.6%
- Black45.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.4%
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 Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oakview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
438 reported students
Marquette Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 reported students
Glenside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
185 reported students
Charles Hackley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
774 reported students
Muskegon Community Education Center
High · Grades 09–12
107 reported students
Muskegon High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,003 reported students
Public schools near Bunker Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Elementary School Elementary · Mona Shores Public School District | PK–05 | 411 | 0.8 mi |
| Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change Elementary · Charter · Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change | PK–08 | 154 | 0.9 mi |
| Glenside Elementary Elementary · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of | KG–05 | 185 | 1.1 mi |
| Campbell Elementary School Elementary · Mona Shores Public School District | PK–05 | 454 | 1.3 mi |
| Dr Martin Luther King Academy Elementary · Charter · Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System | 03–05 | 105 | 2.7 mi |
| Pennsylvania Elementary School Elementary · Reeths-Puffer Schools | KG–KG | 39 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bunker Elementary
What grades does Bunker Elementary serve?
Bunker Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of.
How many students attend Bunker Elementary?
Bunker Elementary reported 451 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 436 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bunker Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 451 students and 28.05 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 Bunker Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bunker Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Muskegon Public Schools of the City of attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bunker Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.1% 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 Bunker Elementary in?
Bunker Elementary is part of Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, based in Muskegon, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bunker Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Park Elementary School (0.8 mi), Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change (0.9 mi), Glenside Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.