Enrollment
523
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Croswell, MI
Croswelllexington High School
Federal NCES profile for Croswelllexington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261114004565
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Croswelllexington High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Croswell · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Croswelllexington High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Croswelllexington High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Croswell, MI.
School address
District: Croswell-Lexington Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261114004565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Croswelllexington High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Croswelllexington High School
Croswelllexington High School is a mid-sized high school in Croswell, Michigan, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 523 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 642 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #267.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 115 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 523 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Croswell-Lexington Community Schools also operates Croswelllexington Middle School (508 students) and Frostick School (324 students) alongside Croswelllexington High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Croswelllexington High School compares
Croswelllexington High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
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
34.6%
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
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Croswelllexington High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Croswell-Lexington Community Schools, which includes Croswelllexington High School.
$11,999
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 59.5%
Federal 16.0%
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.
How Croswelllexington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croswelllexington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frostick School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meyer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Croswelllexington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Croswelllexington High School
How many students attend Croswelllexington High School?
Croswelllexington High School has 523 students enrolled. It is a high school in Croswell, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Croswelllexington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Croswelllexington High School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Croswelllexington High School?
39.2% of students at Croswelllexington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Croswelllexington High School?
The largest demographic group at Croswelllexington High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Croswell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Croswelllexington High School?
Croswelllexington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Croswelllexington High School rank among public schools in Croswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Croswelllexington High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Croswell, 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 Croswell on the city page.
Is Croswelllexington High School a good school?
Croswelllexington High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Croswell-Lexington Community Schools?
Besides Croswelllexington High School, Croswell-Lexington Community Schools also operates Croswelllexington Middle School (508 students), Frostick School (324 students), and Meyer Elementary School (275 students). See the Croswell-Lexington Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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