At a glance
Reported students
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
46
Crawford School: 46 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
15.3:1 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
- 47
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Crawford School
Crawford School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Kalkaska. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Excelsior Township S/D #1. NCES reports 46 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 (100%) and Hispanic or Latino (0%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Crawford School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White100%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Public schools near Crawford School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska High School High · Kalkaska Public Schools | 09–12 | 439 | 6.2 mi |
| Kalkaska Elementary School Elementary · Kalkaska Public Schools | PK–05 | 517 | 6.3 mi |
| Kalkaska Middle School Middle · Kalkaska Public Schools | 06–08 | 307 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Crawford School
What grades does Crawford School serve?
Crawford School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Excelsior Township S/D #1.
How many students attend Crawford School?
Crawford School reported 46 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 47 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Crawford School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 46 students and 3 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 Crawford School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Crawford School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Excelsior Township S/D #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Crawford School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Crawford School in?
Crawford School is part of Excelsior Township S/D #1, based in Kalkaska, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Crawford School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kalkaska High School (6.2 mi), Kalkaska Elementary School (6.3 mi), Kalkaska Middle School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.