Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grayling 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grayling Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Grayling, MI, covering an area of approximately 453.5 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grayling Elementary School's student population of 624 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
624 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Grayling 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 Grayling 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
#1379 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grayling Elementary School's ranking?
Grayling Elementary School is ranked #1379 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grayling Elementary School often compared to?
Grayling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Grayling Elementary School?
624 students attend Grayling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Grayling Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grayling Elementary School?
Grayling Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grayling Elementary School offer ?
Grayling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grayling Elementary School part of?
Grayling Elementary School is part of Crawford Ausable Schools.
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