Enrollment
321
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccomb Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccomb Elementary School
Mccomb Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Caro, Michigan, enrolling 321 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 501 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #175.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Caro Community Schools also operates Caro High School (411 students) and Caro Middle School (305 students) alongside Mccomb 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 Mccomb Elementary School compares
Mccomb 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,312
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caro Community Schools, which includes Mccomb Elementary School.
$12,312
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 64.1%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
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 (~321 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mccomb Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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