- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carson City, MI
Carson Citycrystal High School
Federal NCES profile for Carson Citycrystal High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260813004383
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson Citycrystal High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson Citycrystal High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Citycrystal High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Carson City, MI.
School address
District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260813004383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Carson Citycrystal High School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 260813004383 · Carson City, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 17:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School (262 students)
Carson Citycrystal High School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Carson Citycrystal High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson Citycry
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
262 students
- Carson City El
Carson City Elementary School
216 students
- This school
Carson Citycrystal High School
187 students
- Carson Citycry 51
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
51 students
What this shows Carson Citycrystal High School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson Citycrystal High School compares
Carson Citycrystal High 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 77% | - | - |
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.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
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
68.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Carson Citycrystal High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Citycrystal High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson Citycrystal High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide high 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 (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carson Citycrystal High School
How many students attend Carson Citycrystal High School?
Carson Citycrystal High School has 187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carson City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal High 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 Carson Citycrystal High School?
45.0% of students at Carson Citycrystal High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson Citycrystal High School?
The largest demographic group at Carson Citycrystal High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Carson City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson Citycrystal High School?
Carson Citycrystal High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carson Citycrystal High School rank among public schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Citycrystal High School ranks #1 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 Citycrystal High School, Carson City-Crystal Area Schools also operates Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School (262 students), Carson City Elementary School (216 students), and Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy (51 students). See the Carson City-Crystal Area Schools district page for the complete list.