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McComb Elementary School

303 N HOOPER ST, CARO, MI 48723 · (989) 673-3169 · Tuscola County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL321 STUDENTS
Enrollment
321
Elementary
DISTRICT 308 · STATE 369
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
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
122
Grade 1
89
Grade 2
110
Student demographics
White
30394%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
103%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16250%
Female
15950%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
321
-70 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 16.3:1
% White
94%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About McComb Elementary School

McComb Elementary School operates as a middle-of-the-pack elementary-level community in CARO, Michigan, one of the schools within Caro Community Schools. Current enrollment sits at 321 students spanning grades pre-K through 2.

Within Caro Community Schools, which oversees 5 schools and 1,365 students, McComb Elementary School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, McComb Elementary School records that nearly all students (94%) are White. Other groups include 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Tuscola County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, On paper, McComb Elementary School has 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.6:1. The state averages around 15.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 62% of students at McComb Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Tuscola County (around 54%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Tuscola County) shows that median household earnings sit near $63,811, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. McComb Elementary School is one of 30 public schools in Tuscola County (combined enrollment of about 6,459 students).

Caro High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 5 other public schools cluster around McComb Elementary School.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at McComb Elementary School has declined 18%, going from 391 students in 2018 to 321 in 2025. Class-load math has narrowed: from 16.3:1 in 2018 to 12.6:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for McComb Elementary School typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Tuscola County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
McComb Elementary School
District
Caro Community Schools
Address
303 N HOOPER ST, CARO, MI 48723
Phone
(989) 673-3169
County
Tuscola County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
321
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
198 (62%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
260804004377
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About McComb Elementary School
How 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.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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