Crawford Ausable Schools

1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738-9777
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,640 students in Crawford Ausable Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Crawford Ausable Schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
1,640 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Crawford Ausable Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#223 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
43%
35%
48%
45%
45%
38%
81%
81.8%
(2022-23)
29.7%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,677 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,305 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,677
$22,572
Spending / Student
$15,305
$21,839

Best Crawford Ausable Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grayling High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3532
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Grayling Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Spruce St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Gr: 5-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Grayling Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
306 Plum St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3600
Gr: PK-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Crawford Ausable Schools?
Crawford Ausable Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,640 students.
What is the rank of Crawford Ausable Schools?
Crawford Ausable Schools is ranked #245 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford Ausable Schools?
92% of Crawford Ausable Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crawford Ausable Schools?
Crawford Ausable Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Crawford Ausable Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,305 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,640 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 81% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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