Enrollment
324
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Croswell, MI
Frostick School
Federal NCES profile for Frostick School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261114004566
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frostick School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Croswell · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frostick School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frostick School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Croswell, MI.
School address
District: Croswell-Lexington Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261114004566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frostick School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frostick School
Frostick School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Croswell, Michigan, enrolling 324 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 324 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 604 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% 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.
Croswell-Lexington Community Schools also operates Croswelllexington High School (523 students) and Croswelllexington Middle School (508 students) alongside Frostick 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 Frostick School compares
Frostick 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Frostick 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 Frostick 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 Frostick School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croswelllexington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Croswelllexington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meyer Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Frostick 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
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other 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 (~324 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Frostick School
How many students attend Frostick School?
Frostick School has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Croswell, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frostick School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frostick School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Frostick School?
62.2% of students at Frostick School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frostick School?
The largest demographic group at Frostick School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Croswell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frostick School?
Frostick School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Frostick School rank among public schools in Croswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Frostick School ranks #2 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 Frostick School a good school?
Frostick School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Frostick School, Croswell-Lexington Community Schools also operates Croswelllexington High School (523 students), Croswelllexington Middle School (508 students), and Meyer Elementary School (275 students). See the Croswell-Lexington Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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