Enrollment
508
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Croswell, MI
Croswelllexington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Croswelllexington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261114004568
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Croswelllexington Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Croswell · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Croswelllexington Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Croswelllexington Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Croswell, MI.
School address
District: Croswell-Lexington Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261114004568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Croswelllexington Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Croswelllexington Middle School
Croswelllexington Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Croswell, Michigan, enrolling 508 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 665 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #613, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% 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: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 508 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Croswell-Lexington Community Schools also operates Croswelllexington High School (523 students) and Frostick School (324 students) alongside Croswelllexington Middle 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 Middle School compares
Croswelllexington Middle 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Croswelllexington Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Croswell-Lexington Community Schools, which includes Croswelllexington Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croswelllexington High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~508 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Croswelllexington Middle School
How many students attend Croswelllexington Middle School?
Croswelllexington Middle School has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Croswell, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Croswelllexington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Croswelllexington Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Croswelllexington Middle School?
50.8% of students at Croswelllexington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Croswelllexington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Croswelllexington Middle School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Croswell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Croswelllexington Middle School?
Croswelllexington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Croswelllexington Middle School rank among public schools in Croswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Croswelllexington Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School a good school?
Croswelllexington Middle School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Middle School, Croswell-Lexington Community Schools also operates Croswelllexington High School (523 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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