Enrollment
262
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carson City, MI
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
Federal NCES profile for Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260813000654
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carson City, MI.
School address
District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260813000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Carson City, Michigan, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 262 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.
Against 519 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #356.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% 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 City Elementary School (216 students) and Carson Citycrystal High School (187 students) alongside Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle 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 Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School compares
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle 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 Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle 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 Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson Citycrystal High School | Smaller | 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 Upper Elementarymiddle 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
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
How many students attend Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School?
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carson City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School?
50.8% of students at Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School?
The largest demographic group at Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Carson City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School?
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School rank among public schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle 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 Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School a good school?
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also less 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 Carson City-Crystal Area Schools?
Besides Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School, Carson City-Crystal Area Schools also operates Carson City Elementary School (216 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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