- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waterford, MI
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263531008254
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263531008254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 263531008254 · Waterford, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 6.8:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Mott High School (963 students)
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-17.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford Mott
Waterford Mott High School
963 students
- Waterford Kett
Waterford Kettering High School
909 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
733 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
731 students
- Grayson Elemen
Grayson Elementary
437 students
- This school 27
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus
27 students
What this shows Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus compares
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 61% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,911
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Waterford School District reports $17,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Mott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterford Kettering High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high 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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus
How many students attend Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus?
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus has 27 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waterford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus is 6.8:1, which is 61% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 57% 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 Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus?
62.1% of students at Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus?
The largest demographic group at Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Waterford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus?
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Waterford, 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 Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford School District?
Besides Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus, Waterford School District also operates Waterford Mott High School (963 students), Waterford Kettering High School (909 students), and Pierce Middle School (733 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.