- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Traverse City, MI
Central Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Central Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263387006937
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Grade School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Grade School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Grade School ranks #3 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Traverse City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263387006937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Central Grade School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 263387006937 · Traverse City, MI Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 17.6:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Senior High (1,384 students)
Central Grade School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Central Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High
1,384 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,326 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
1,081 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
829 students
- This school 510
Central Grade School
510 students
- Eastern Elemen 475
Eastern Elementary School
475 students
What this shows Central Grade School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Grade School compares
Central Grade 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$14,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 4.7%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Central Grade School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Traverse City Area Public Schools reports $14,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Traverse City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Grade School
How many students attend Central Grade School?
Central Grade School has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Traverse City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Grade School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Grade School?
42.6% of students at Central Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Central Grade School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Grade School?
Central Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Grade School rank among schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Grade School ranks #3 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Traverse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Traverse City Area Public Schools?
Besides Central Grade School, Traverse City Area Public Schools also operates West Senior High (1,384 students), Central High School (1,326 students), and West Middle School (1,081 students). See the Traverse City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.