Enrollment
216
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carson City Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carson City Elementary School
Carson City Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Carson City, Michigan, enrolling 216 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 373 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Carson City-Crystal Area Schools also operates Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School (262 students) and Carson Citycrystal High School (187 students) alongside Carson City 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 Carson City Elementary School compares
Carson City 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,086
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carson City-Crystal Area Schools, which includes Carson City Elementary School.
$11,086
Per student
-18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 52.1%
Federal 20.3%
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 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
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~216 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Carson City on the city page.
Is Carson City Elementary School a good school?
Carson City Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of 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 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.
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