- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caro, MI
Mccomb Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mccomb Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260804004377
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccomb Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Caro · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccomb Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccomb Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Caro, MI.
School address
District: Caro Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260804004377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mccomb Elementary School shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 260804004377 · Caro, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14.6:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Caro High School (411 students)
Mccomb Elementary School shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mccomb Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caro High Scho
Caro High School
411 students
- This school
Mccomb Elementary School
321 students
- Caro Middle Sc
Caro Middle School
305 students
- Schall Element
Schall Elementary School
295 students
- Caro Alternati 33
Caro Alternative High School
33 students
What this shows Mccomb Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccomb Elementary School compares
Mccomb Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$13,787
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 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: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Mccomb Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Caro Community Schools reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccomb Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caro Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schall Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caro Alternative High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccomb Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccomb Elementary School
How many students attend Mccomb Elementary School?
Mccomb Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caro, MI. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccomb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccomb Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Mccomb Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Mccomb Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccomb Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mccomb Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Caro, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccomb Elementary School?
Mccomb Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Mccomb Elementary School rank among schools in Caro?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccomb Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Caro, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Caro on the city page.
What other schools are in Caro Community Schools?
Besides Mccomb Elementary School, Caro Community Schools also operates Caro High School (411 students), Caro Middle School (305 students), and Schall Elementary School (295 students). See the Caro Community Schools district page for the complete list.