Enrollment
322
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, MI
Crothers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crothers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260858004405
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crothers Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crothers Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crothers Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Center Line Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260858004405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crothers Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crothers Elementary School
Crothers Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 457 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #235.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Warren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frontier International Academy Elementary (395 students): Crothers Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 28.2:1).
Center Line Public Schools also operates Center Line High School (646 students) and Wolfe Middle School (506 students) alongside Crothers Elementary 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 Crothers Elementary School compares
Crothers Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$14,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 35.4%
African American 29.2%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Crothers Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Line Public Schools, which includes Crothers Elementary School.
$14,963
Per student
+11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 52.0%
Federal 14.0%
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 Crothers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Line High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolfe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| May V Peck Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark C Roose Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy 21 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crothers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Frontier International Academy Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine
Standard public school
181 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~322 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crothers Elementary School
How many students attend Crothers Elementary School?
Crothers Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crothers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crothers Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% lower 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 Crothers Elementary School?
78.3% of students at Crothers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crothers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crothers Elementary School is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crothers Elementary School?
Crothers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crothers Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Crothers Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Crothers Elementary School a good school?
Crothers Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Center Line Public Schools?
Besides Crothers Elementary School, Center Line Public Schools also operates Center Line High School (646 students), Wolfe Middle School (506 students), and May V Peck Elementary School (493 students). See the Center Line Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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