At a glance
Reported students
459
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
418
Cass City Elementary: 459 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 462
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Cass City Elementary
Cass City Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Cass City. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Cass City Public Schools. NCES reports 459 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cass City Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cass City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cass City Jr and Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
418 reported students
Transition Center
Other · Grades UG–UG
0 reported students
Public schools near Cass City Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass City Jr and Sr High School High · Cass City Public Schools | 07–12 | 418 | 0.3 mi |
| OwendaleGagetown Elementary School Elementary · Owendale-Gagetown Area School District | PK–05 | 67 | 9.7 mi |
| OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School High · Owendale-Gagetown Area School District | 06–12 | 69 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cass City Elementary
What grades does Cass City Elementary serve?
Cass City Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cass City Public Schools.
How many students attend Cass City Elementary?
Cass City Elementary reported 459 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 462 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cass City Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 459 students and 27.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cass City Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cass City Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cass City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cass City Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cass City Elementary in?
Cass City Elementary is part of Cass City Public Schools, based in Cass City, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cass City Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cass City Jr and Sr High School (0.3 mi), OwendaleGagetown Elementary School (9.7 mi), OwendaleGagetown JrSr High School (9.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.