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Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus

501 N Cass Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328Waterford School District →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades UG–UGNon-Charter
29
Students
Total enrolled
$19,708
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 37% vs nat'l
7.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 53% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 29 students in grades UG–UG in Waterford, Michigan.
37% above average funding
District spends $19,708 per pupil, 37% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus is a small ungraded in Waterford, Michigan, serving grades UG–UG with 29 students. The district invests $19,708 per student — 37% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus

29
Total Students
7.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (UG–UG) are served by this school
Gender Distribution14 male · 15 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 19 students
Student Composition
66%
14%
14%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black14%
Multiracial3%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 263531008254

Academic Outcomes at Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48328

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,708Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,708
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,672
Student Support$3,745
Administration$2,365
Operations$2,956
Other$1,971
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,708 spent per student, an estimated $8,731 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
39%
State government
52.2%
Local (property tax)
38.6%
Federal programs
9.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,708/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Grayson ElementaryCooley Elementary SchoolSchoolcraft Elementary SchoolDonelson Hills Elementary School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Pierce Middle SchoolMason Middle School
↓
High School
Waterford Mott High SchoolWaterford Kettering High SchoolWaterford Durant High School
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelUngraded
GradesUG – UG
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWaterford School District →
Phone: (248)682-3242
NCES ID: 263531008254
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Waterford seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Waterford School District
High
Waterford Mott High School
1,131 students · 09–12
● 42 opp63% FRL
High
Waterford Kettering High School
966 students · 07–12
● 44 opp42% FRL
Mid
Pierce Middle School
745 students · 06–08
● 44 opp58% FRL
Mid
Mason Middle School
740 students · 06–08
● 44 opp68% FRL
Elem
Grayson Elementary
462 students · KG–05
● 44 opp59% FRL
Elem
Cooley Elementary School
408 students · KG–05
● 44 opp54% FRL
Elem
Schoolcraft Elementary School
403 students · PK–05
● 44 opp58% FRL
Elem
Donelson Hills Elementary School
378 students · KG–05
● 42 opp85% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
501 N Cass Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Ungraded
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.