Enrollment
662
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Carrollton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carrollton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260807004380
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrollton Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #25 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrollton Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Elementary School ranks #25 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Carrollton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260807004380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carrollton Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carrollton Elementary School
Carrollton Elementary School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 662 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 295 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #226, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 662 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Saginaw's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Eddy Academy (232 students): Carrollton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 12.2:1).
Carrollton Public Schools also operates Carrollton High School (431 students) and Carrollton Middle School (344 students) alongside Carrollton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carrollton Elementary School compares
Carrollton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
African American 24.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Carrollton Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrollton Public Schools, which includes Carrollton Elementary School.
$15,335
Per student
+14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 75.8%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carrollton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Omni High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrollton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Saginaw
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~662 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carrollton Elementary School
How many students attend Carrollton Elementary School?
Carrollton Elementary School has 662 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carrollton Elementary School?
78.8% of students at Carrollton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrollton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carrollton Elementary School is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrollton Elementary School?
Carrollton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carrollton Elementary School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Elementary School ranks #25 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saginaw on the city page.
Is Carrollton Elementary School a good school?
Carrollton Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carrollton Public Schools?
Besides Carrollton Elementary School, Carrollton Public Schools also operates Carrollton High School (431 students), Carrollton Middle School (344 students), and Omni High School (125 students). See the Carrollton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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