- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Caro, MI
Schall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Schall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260804004375
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schall Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Caro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Schall Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schall Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Caro, MI.
School address
District: Caro Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260804004375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Schall Elementary School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 260804004375 · Caro, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 16.4:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Caro High School (411 students)
Schall Elementary School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Schall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caro High Scho
Caro High School
411 students
- Mccomb Element
Mccomb Elementary School
321 students
- Caro Middle Sc
Caro Middle School
305 students
- This school
Schall Elementary School
295 students
- Caro Alternati 33
Caro Alternative High School
33 students
What this shows Schall Elementary School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schall Elementary School compares
Schall 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Schall 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 Schall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccomb Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caro Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caro Alternative High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schall Elementary School
How many students attend Schall Elementary School?
Schall Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Caro, MI. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schall Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Schall Elementary School?
70.1% of students at Schall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Schall Elementary School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Caro, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schall Elementary School?
Schall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Schall Elementary School rank among public schools in Caro?
By Resource Investment Index, Schall Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public 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 public schools in Caro on the city page.
What other schools are in Caro Community Schools?
Besides Schall Elementary School, Caro Community Schools also operates Caro High School (411 students), Mccomb Elementary School (321 students), and Caro Middle School (305 students). See the Caro Community Schools district page for the complete list.