- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson City, MI
Carson City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carson City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260813004382
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson City Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson City Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson City Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carson City, MI.
School address
District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260813004382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Carson City Elementary School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260813004382 · Carson City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 14.4:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School (262 students)
Carson City Elementary School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Carson City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson Citycry
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
262 students
- This school
Carson City Elementary School
216 students
- Carson Citycry
Carson Citycrystal High School
187 students
- Carson Citycry 51
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
51 students
What this shows Carson City Elementary School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson City Elementary School compares
Carson City Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$13,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Carson City Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Carson City-Crystal Area Schools reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carson City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Citycrystal High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carson City Elementary School
How many students attend Carson City Elementary School?
Carson City Elementary School has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carson City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson City Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% lower 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 Carson City Elementary School?
53.1% of students at Carson City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carson City Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Carson City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson City Elementary School?
Carson City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carson City Elementary School rank among public schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson City Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carson City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carson City-Crystal Area Schools?
Besides Carson City Elementary School, Carson City-Crystal Area Schools also operates Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School (262 students), Carson Citycrystal High School (187 students), and Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy (51 students). See the Carson City-Crystal Area Schools district page for the complete list.