Enrollment
624
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grayling Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grayling Elementary School
Grayling Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grayling, Michigan, enrolling 624 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 624 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Grayling's public schools, it stands alongside Great Lakes Online Education (104 students): Grayling Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 20.8:1).
Crawford Ausable Schools also operates Grayling High School (462 students) and Grayling Middle School (450 students) alongside Grayling 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 Grayling Elementary School compares
Grayling 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,347
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crawford Ausable Schools, which includes Grayling Elementary School.
$12,347
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 48.7%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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.
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 (~624 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grayling Elementary School a good school?
Grayling Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% 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 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.
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