- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 260813000654 · Carson City, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 20.2:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson City Elementary School (216 students)
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
262 students
- Carson City El
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 Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School compares
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~262 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.