Enrollment
186
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260828004388
Caseville School K12 — Caseville, MI
Federal NCES profile for Caseville School K12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Caseville Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caseville School K12 compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Caseville School K12 reports 186 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% above the Michigan average and 24% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Caseville Public Schools spends $15,157 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.5% from local sources (property taxes), 15.6% from the state, and 16.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Caseville School K12 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
59.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,157
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 186 Top 23% in Michigan — larger than 77% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.3% +18% vs state
NCES ID 260828004388
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caseville Public Schools, which includes Caseville School K12.
$15,157
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.5%
State 15.6%
Federal 16.9%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Caseville School K12
How many students attend Caseville School K12?
Caseville School K12 has 186 students enrolled. It is a other school in CASEVILLE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caseville School K12?
The student-teacher ratio at Caseville School K12 is 13:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caseville School K12?
64.3% of students at Caseville School K12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caseville School K12?
The largest demographic group at Caseville School K12 is White at 91.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in CASEVILLE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caseville School K12?
Caseville School K12 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.