Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Carson City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carson City Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Carson City, MI, encompassing approximately 152.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere in the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the edge and a maximum distance of 11 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carson City Elementary School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carson City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson City Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson City Elementary School's ranking?
Carson City Elementary School is ranked #1235 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Carson City Elementary School often compared to?
Carson City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Montcalm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Carson City Elementary School?
216 students attend Carson City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Carson City Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carson City Elementary School?
Carson City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Carson City Elementary School offer ?
Carson City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carson City Elementary School part of?
Carson City Elementary School is part of Carson City-Crystal Area Schools.
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