- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Owosso, MI
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262721006329
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Owosso · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Owosso, MI.
School address
District: Owosso Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262721006329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Central School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 262721006329 · Owosso, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 18.6:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Owosso High School (805 students)
Central School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owosso High Sc
Owosso High School
805 students
- Owosso Middle
Owosso Middle School
641 students
- Bryant School
Bryant School
431 students
- Emerson School
Emerson School
421 students
- This school
Central School
409 students
- Lincoln Altern 131
Lincoln Alternative High School
131 students
What this shows Central School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$13,263
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Central School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Owosso Public Schools reports $13,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owosso Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Owosso, MI. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central School?
40.0% of students at Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central School?
The largest demographic group at Central School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Owosso, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 School rank among public schools in Owosso?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Owosso, 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 Owosso on the city page.
What other schools are in Owosso Public Schools?
Besides Central School, Owosso Public Schools also operates Owosso High School (805 students), Owosso Middle School (641 students), and Bryant School (431 students). See the Owosso Public Schools district page for the complete list.