- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vassar, MI
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263471007054
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vassar · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- 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 #2 of 3 public schools in Vassar, MI.
School address
District: Vassar Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263471007054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Central School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 263471007054 · Vassar, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 15.9:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Vassar Senior High School (427 students)
Central School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 21.2 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
- Vassar Senior
Vassar Senior High School
427 students
- This school
Central School
366 students
- Pioneer Work a 15
Pioneer Work and Learn Center
15 students
What this shows Central School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$17,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Central School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Vassar Public Schools reports $17,259 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Work and Learn Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vassar, MI. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central School?
68.7% 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 87.2% of enrollment, in Vassar, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Vassar?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vassar, 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 Vassar Public Schools?
Besides Central School, Vassar Public Schools also operates Vassar Senior High School (427 students) and Pioneer Work and Learn Center (15 students). See the Vassar Public Schools district page for the complete list.