- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Armstrong Middle School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 262007005693 · Flint, MI Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 19.3:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearsley High School (836 students)
Armstrong Middle School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Armstrong Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearsley High
Kearsley High School
836 students
- This school
Armstrong Middle School
656 students
- Leota Fiedler
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
431 students
- Kate Dowdall E
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
405 students
- Weston Element
Weston Elementary School
380 students
- Kearsley Virtu 83
Kearsley Virtual Academy
83 students
What this shows Armstrong Middle School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armstrong Middle School compares
Armstrong Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,665
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Kearsley Community School District reports $13,665 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.