- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grayling, MI
Grayling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grayling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261103004560
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayling Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Grayling · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grayling Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grayling Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Grayling, MI.
School address
District: Crawford Ausable Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261103004560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Grayling Elementary School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 261103004560 · Grayling, MI Other · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 13.6:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Grayling High School (462 students)
Grayling Elementary School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grayling Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grayling Elementary School
624 students
- Grayling High
Grayling High School
462 students
- Grayling Middl
Grayling Middle School
450 students
- Great Lakes On 104
Great Lakes Online Education
104 students
What this shows Grayling Elementary School reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grayling Elementary School compares
Grayling 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$13,279
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Grayling Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Crawford Ausable Schools reports $13,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grayling Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayling Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Lakes Online Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayling Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Grayling
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grayling Elementary School
How many students attend Grayling Elementary School?
Grayling Elementary School has 624 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grayling, MI. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayling Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Grayling Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Grayling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grayling Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Grayling, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayling Elementary School?
Grayling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Grayling Elementary School rank among public schools in Grayling?
By Resource Investment Index, Grayling Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Grayling, 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 Grayling on the city page.
What other schools are in Crawford Ausable Schools?
Besides Grayling Elementary School, Crawford Ausable Schools also operates Grayling High School (462 students), Grayling Middle School (450 students), and Great Lakes Online Education (104 students). See the Crawford Ausable Schools district page for the complete list.