Enrollment
46
Elementary
STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EXCELSIOR TOWNSHIP S/D #1·NCES 261368005031
Crawford School
5521 M 72 E, KALKASKA, MI 49646 · (231) 258-2934 · Kalkaska County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL46 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
25 students
STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 9 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 8 | 17% |
| Grade 7 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 7% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Crawford School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 46 | #1,596 of 1,630 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
46
+2 (+5%) vs 2020
+18% since 1990-91, when it was 39
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 14.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 46 | 3 | 15.3:1 | 54% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 2 | 20.0:1 | 63% (25) |
| 2022-23 | 45 | 2 | 22.5:1 | 67% (30) |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 3 | 14.7:1 | 61% (27) |
| 2017-18 | 44 | 1.3 | 34.6:1 | 73% (32) |
| 2015-16 | 45 | 3 | 15.0:1 | 78% (35) |
| 2010-11 | 54 | 3 | 18.0:1 | 67% (36) |
| 2000-01 | 33 | 3 | 11.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 39 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Crawford School.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (44 to 46); teachers up 136% (1.3 to 3).
About Crawford School
Crawford School is classified as an elementary school. It is located in KALKASKA, Michigan. Federal data show 46 students enrolled in kindergarten through 8 in 2024-25. That compares with an average of about 369 students for elementary schools in Michigan.
Excelsior Township S/D #1 operates Crawford School.
A large majority of enrollment at Crawford School is White, at 100%.
There are about 15.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Crawford School, which has 3. The average for elementary schools in Michigan is about 15.8:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 54%. Public schools in Kalkaska County average a similar 55%.
Census data for Kalkaska County show median household income comes to about $68,578, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. There are 8 public schools in the county, enrolling about 1,728, Crawford School among them.
Crawford School's closest public school neighbor is Kalkaska High School, about 6.2 miles away. The ten-mile area around Crawford School holds 3 other public schools.
Locale: Rural: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school's enrollment increased 5% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Crawford School. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Kalkaska County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,239
Census ACS
Median income
$68,578
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,728 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KALKASKA
- Kalkaska Elementary SchoolElementary · 517 students
- Kalkaska High SchoolHigh · 439 students
- Kalkaska Middle SchoolMiddle · 307 students
- Cherry Street Intermediate SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- Kalkaska High School6.2 mi · 439
- Kalkaska Elementary School6.3 mi · 517
- Kalkaska Middle School6.6 mi · 307
- Shawono Center12.4 mi · 19
- Mancelona High School12.7 mi · 243
- Mancelona Elementary School12.9 mi · 288
Frequently asked questions
About Crawford SchoolHow large is Crawford School?
Crawford School enrolls approximately 46 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Crawford School serve?
Crawford School serves grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at Crawford School?
Approximately 15.3:1 students per teacher at Crawford School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Crawford School?
At Crawford School, the student body is approximately 100% White.
What district is Crawford School in?
Crawford School is part of Excelsior Township S/D #1.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.