- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
Brownell Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Brownell Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261452008539
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownell Stem Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownell Stem Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownell Stem Academy ranks #2 of 9 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Flint School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261452008539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Brownell Stem Academy held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 261452008539 · Flint, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 12.3:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students)
Brownell Stem Academy held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brownell Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern C
Southwestern Classical Academy
464 students
- Durant Tuuri M
Durant Tuuri Mott School
385 students
- Doyleryder Sch
Doyleryder School
373 students
- Holmes Stem Mi
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
256 students
- Potter School
Potter School
221 students
- This school 160
Brownell Stem Academy
160 students
What this shows Brownell Stem Academy reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownell Stem Academy compares
Brownell Stem Academy 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$23,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 5.0%
White 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Brownell Stem Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Flint School District of the City of reports $23,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownell Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durant Tuuri Mott School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doyleryder School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Stem Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownell Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 33.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative education program
110 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Way Academy Flint Flint Campus
Alternative education program
95 students 31.7:1 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownell Stem Academy
How many students attend Brownell Stem Academy?
Brownell Stem Academy has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownell Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownell Stem Academy is 12.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brownell Stem Academy?
96.8% of students at Brownell Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownell Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Brownell Stem Academy is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownell Stem Academy?
Brownell Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brownell Stem Academy rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownell Stem Academy ranks #2 of 9 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 Flint School District of the City of?
Besides Brownell Stem Academy, Flint School District of the City of also operates Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students), Durant Tuuri Mott School (385 students), and Doyleryder School (373 students). See the Flint School District of the City of district page for the complete list.