Enrollment
160
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brownell Stem Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brownell Stem Academy
Brownell Stem Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 160 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, Brownell Stem Academy is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 30% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 96.8% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
The surrounding Flint School District of the City of spends $20,946 per pupil, 55% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 52.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 68 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 160 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Flint's public schools, it stands alongside The New Standard Academy (859 students): Brownell Stem Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 18.7:1).
Flint School District of the City of also operates Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students) and Durant Tuuri Mott School (385 students) alongside Brownell Stem Academy.
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 Brownell Stem Academy compares
Brownell Stem Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flint School District of the City of, which includes Brownell Stem Academy.
$20,946
Per student
+55%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 31.5%
Federal 52.9%
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 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
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Brownell Stem Academy a good school?
Brownell Stem Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 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.
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