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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Francois Maconce Elem School

6300 CHURCH RD, IRA, MI 48023Anchor Bay School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
303
Students
Total enrolled
$13,993
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 303 students in grades PK–05 in IRA, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,993 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Francois Maconce Elem School is a mid-sized elementary in IRA, Michigan, serving grades PK–05 with 303 students. The district invests $13,993 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Francois Maconce Elem School

303
Total Students
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution138 male · 165 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 226 students
Student Composition
84%
Asian2%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260279001069

Academic Outcomes at Francois Maconce Elem School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48023

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,993Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,993
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,157
Student Support$2,659
Administration$1,679
Operations$2,099
Other$1,399
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,993 spent per student, an estimated $6,199 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
33%
State government
59.6%
Local (property tax)
32.8%
Federal programs
7.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Great Oaks Elementary SchoolLighthouse Elementary SchoolAshley Elementary SchoolDean A Naldrett School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Anchor Bay Middle School NorthAnchor Bay Middle School South
↓
High School
Anchor Bay High SchoolCompass Pointe
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySt. Clair County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAnchor Bay School District →
Phone: (586)725-0284
NCES ID: 260279001069
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in IRA seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Anchor Bay School District
High
Anchor Bay High School
1,833 students · 09–12
● 38 opp26% FRL
Mid
Anchor Bay Middle School North
705 students · 06–08
● 45 opp20% FRL
Mid
Anchor Bay Middle School South
480 students · 06–08
● 45 opp45% FRL
Elem
Great Oaks Elementary School
462 students · KG–05
● 45 opp19% FRL
Elem
Lighthouse Elementary School
445 students · KG–05
● 45 opp29% FRL
Elem
Ashley Elementary School
427 students · KG–05
● 45 opp21% FRL
Elem
Dean A Naldrett School
338 students · PK–05
● 45 opp30% FRL
Elem
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School
316 students · KG–05
● 45 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6300 CHURCH RD, IRA, MI 48023
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.