- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Frostick School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 261114004566 · Croswell, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 14.7:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Croswelllexington High School (523 students)
Frostick School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Frostick School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Croswelllexing
Croswelllexington High School
523 students
- Croswelllexing
Croswelllexington Middle School
508 students
- This school
Frostick School
324 students
- Meyer Elementa
Meyer Elementary School
275 students
- Pioneer High S 78
Pioneer High School
78 students
What this shows Frostick School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frostick School compares
Frostick 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Croswell-Lexington Community Schools reports $13,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~324 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.