Enrollment
321
Elementary
DISTRICT 308 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 260804004377
McComb Elementary School
303 N HOOPER ST, CARO, MI 48723 · (989) 673-3169 · Tuscola County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL321 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
12.6:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
198 students
DISTRICT 57% · 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 | 122 | 38% |
| Grade 1 | 89 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 110 | 34% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 56% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Caro Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like McComb Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| McComb Elementary School this school | 321 | 61.7% | N/A |
| Kingston Elementary School KINGSTON | 319 | 58.6% | 46.0% |
| Morton Elementary School MARYSVILLE | 317 | 62.1% | 53.6% |
| Coleman Elementary School COLEMAN | 315 | 63.2% | N/A |
| JohannesburgLewiston ElementaryMiddle School JOHANNESBURG | 313 | 57.2% | 51.0% |
| Byron Area Elementary School BYRON | 310 | 58.1% | 49.3% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where McComb Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Tuscola County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 321 | #998 of 1,630 | #5 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #113 of 1,424 | #1 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.8% | #1,283 of 1,424 | #6 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.7% | #666 of 1,563 | #4 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.9% | #308 of 979 | N/A |
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
321
+4 (+1%) vs 2020
-38% since 1990-91, when it was 516
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 14.4:1
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 | 321 | 25.4 | 12.6:1 | 62% (198) |
| 2023-24 | 320 | 25.3 | 12.7:1 | 72% (230) |
| 2022-23 | 349 | 22.2 | 15.7:1 | 74% (260) |
| 2020-21 | 317 | 22 | 14.4:1 | 68% (216) |
| 2017-18 | 391 | 24 | 16.3:1 | 71% (276) |
| 2015-16 | 407 | 24 | 17.0:1 | 64% (260) |
| 2010-11 | 415 | 22 | 18.9:1 | 66% (273) |
| 2000-01 | 484 | 32 | 15.1:1 | 43% (209) |
| 1990-91 | 516 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McComb Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (391 to 321); teachers up 6% (24 to 25.4).
About McComb Elementary School
Students in CARO, Michigan, attend McComb Elementary School, a mid-sized elementary school. It had 321 students in 2024-25, spanning pre-K through 2.
Caro Community Schools oversees McComb Elementary School and 4 other schools, with 1,365 students in total.
At McComb Elementary School, 94% of students are White. Smaller groups are 3% multiracial. Census estimates put Tuscola County at about 93% White, close to the school's figure. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, McComb Elementary School scores 11%.
Classroom staffing at McComb Elementary School totals 25.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. The average for elementary schools in Michigan, 15.8:1, is higher. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at McComb Elementary School is about 62%. The average for public schools in Tuscola County is 54%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Tuscola County show that median household income comes to about $63,811, roughly 16% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. The county's public schools total 30, with about 6,459 students.
Measured in a straight line, Caro High School is less than a tenth of a mile from McComb Elementary School. Around the school, 5 other public schools are within five miles.
McComb Elementary School is coded as Town: Distant in federal locale data.
Enrollment at McComb Elementary School was 317 in 2020-21 and 321 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. Its ratio of students to teachers was 14.4:1 in 2020-21, and 12.6:1 in 2024-25.
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Tuscola County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
52,980
Census ACS
Median income
$63,811
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
6,459 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Caro Community Schools
- Caro High SchoolHigh · 411 students
- Caro Middle SchoolMiddle · 305 students
- Schall Elementary SchoolElementary · 295 students
- Caro Alternative High SchoolHigh · 33 students
Other schools in CARO
- Caro High SchoolHigh · 411 students
- Caro Middle SchoolMiddle · 305 students
- Schall Elementary SchoolElementary · 295 students
- Highland Pines SchoolCombined · 96 students
- Caro Alternative High SchoolHigh · 33 students
- Caro CenterHigh
Nearby schools
- Caro High School0.1 mi · 411
- Caro Middle School0.1 mi · 305
- Caro Alternative High School0.7 mi · 33
- Schall Elementary School0.8 mi · 295
- Highland Pines School1.4 mi · 96
- AkronFairgrove Schools Academic Learning Center7.2 mi · 4
Frequently asked questions
About McComb Elementary SchoolHow many students attend McComb Elementary School?
McComb Elementary School enrolls approximately 321 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does McComb Elementary School serve?
McComb Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at McComb Elementary School?
Approximately 12.6:1 students per teacher at McComb Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at McComb Elementary School?
At McComb Elementary School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is McComb Elementary School in?
McComb Elementary School is part of Caro Community Schools.
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