Enrollment
656
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
Armstrong Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Armstrong Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262007005693
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armstrong Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #13 of 17
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Armstrong Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong Middle School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Kearsley Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262007005693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Armstrong Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Armstrong Middle School
Armstrong Middle School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 656 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 181 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 656 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Flint's public schools, it stands alongside The New Standard Academy (859 students): Armstrong Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 18.7:1).
Kearsley Community School District also operates Kearsley High School (836 students) and Leota Fiedler Elementary School (431 students) alongside Armstrong Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Armstrong Middle School compares
Armstrong Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,488
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Armstrong Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kearsley Community School District, which includes Armstrong Middle School.
$12,488
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 69.1%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Armstrong Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leota Fiedler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kate Dowdall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearsley Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armstrong Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Flint
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The New Standard Academy
Standard public school
859 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Academy
Standard public school
263 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative education program
199 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Brownell Stem Academy
Standard public school
160 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative education program
110 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Armstrong Middle School
How many students attend Armstrong Middle School?
Armstrong Middle School has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armstrong Middle School?
76.5% of students at Armstrong Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armstrong Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Armstrong Middle School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armstrong Middle School?
Armstrong Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Armstrong Middle School rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong Middle School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flint on the city page.
Is Armstrong Middle School a good school?
Armstrong Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kearsley Community School District?
Besides Armstrong Middle School, Kearsley Community School District also operates Kearsley High School (836 students), Leota Fiedler Elementary School (431 students), and Kate Dowdall Elementary School (405 students). See the Kearsley Community School District district page for the complete list.
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