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Crawford School
Elementary School · Excelsior Township S/d #1 · Kalkaska, MI
An Excelsior Township S/d #1 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5521 M 72 NE, Kalkaska, MI 49646
- Math 25% vs MI 36% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 47% (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crawford School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Crawford School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalkaska), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,188
Median home value
$167,500
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Excelsior Township S/d #1
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crawford School is listed in Excelsior Township S/D #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crawford School
Crawford School is a public elementary school in Kalkaska, MI, part of Excelsior Township S/d #1, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,160 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crawford School
What grades does Crawford School serve?
Crawford School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Crawford School?
Crawford School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crawford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crawford School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crawford School rank in MI?
Crawford School ranks #3,160 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Crawford School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crawford School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crawford School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crawford School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crawford School a charter school?
No, Crawford School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crawford School a Title I school?
No, Crawford School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crawford School?
62.5% of students at Crawford School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kalkaska County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (231) 258-2934
- Area population (ZIP 49646)
- 8,573
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49646; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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