McComb Elementary School

www.carok12.org

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

McComb Elementary School, located in Caro, Michigan, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Caro Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the personal success of its young students. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while encouraging curiosity and active participation in the classroom.

As a central part of the Caro school system, McComb Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. The school utilizes its facilities at North Hooper Street to provide a safe and engaging space where students can build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the district's broader vision, McComb Elementary serves as a cornerstone for early childhood education within the region.

349

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McComb Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
320 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.2 %)
Two or More
10 (2.9 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caro Community Schools
Phone:	(989)673-3169
Website:	http://www.carok12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 139

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 111