- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benzonia, MI
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crystal Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260495004183
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crystal Lake Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Benzonia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crystal Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Benzonia, MI.
School address
District: Benzie County Central Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260495004183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Crystal Lake Elementary School held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 260495004183 · Benzonia, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 16.1:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Benzie Central Sr High School (292 students)
Crystal Lake Elementary School held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Crystal Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benzie Central
Benzie Central Sr High School
292 students
- Benzie Central
Benzie Central Middle School
239 students
- This school
Crystal Lake Elementary School
209 students
- Lake Ann Eleme
Lake Ann Elementary School
180 students
- Betsie Valley
Betsie Valley School
131 students
- Benzie Academy 85
Benzie Academy
85 students
What this shows Crystal Lake Elementary School reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crystal Lake Elementary School compares
Crystal Lake Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$14,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Crystal Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Benzie County Central Schools reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crystal Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie Central Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benzie Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Ann Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Betsie Valley School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benzie Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crystal Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 85:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Crystal Lake Elementary School?
Crystal Lake Elementary School has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benzonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Crystal Lake Elementary School?
65.8% of students at Crystal Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crystal Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crystal Lake Elementary School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Benzonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crystal Lake Elementary School?
Crystal Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crystal Lake Elementary School rank among public schools in Benzonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Benzonia, 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 Benzie County Central Schools?
Besides Crystal Lake Elementary School, Benzie County Central Schools also operates Benzie Central Sr High School (292 students), Benzie Central Middle School (239 students), and Lake Ann Elementary School (180 students). See the Benzie County Central Schools district page for the complete list.