Mackensen Elementary School

www.bcschools.net

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mackensen Elementary School is a public school located in Bay City, Michigan, and is part of the Bay City Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and social development. The school’s environment is centered on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers while working toward grade-level milestones.

As part of the broader Bay City school system, Mackensen Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and curriculum standards designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. The school maintains a connection with the district’s central administration, which provides parents and community members with updates and information via their official website. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific educational programs are encouraged to visit the district’s website at [www.bcschools.net](http://www.bcschools.net).

265

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mackensen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	23
Two or More	20

White
222 (83.8%)
Hispanic
23 (8.7%)
Two or More
20 (7.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bay City School District
Phone:	(989)684-4941
Website:	http://www.bcschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 49