- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Federal NCES profile for Ca Alternative Edatlantis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260789001811
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ca Alternative Edatlantis earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ca Alternative Edatlantis has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ca Alternative Edatlantis ranks #5 of 9 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260789001811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ca Alternative Edatlantis grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.1 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 260789001811 · Flint, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 27.5:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmanainsworth High School (914 students)
Ca Alternative Edatlantis grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 4.1 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ca Alternative Edatlantis in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmanainswort
Carmanainsworth High School
914 students
- Carmanainswort
Carmanainsworth Middle School
652 students
- Dye Elementary
Dye Elementary School
559 students
- Mott Middle Co 324
Mott Middle College High School
324 students
- Randels Elemen 311
Randels Elementary School
311 students
- This school 110
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
110 students
What this shows Ca Alternative Edatlantis reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ca Alternative Edatlantis compares
Ca Alternative Edatlantis is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 57% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.2%
White 23.6%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Ca Alternative Edatlantis is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools reports $14,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ca Alternative Edatlantis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmanainsworth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmanainsworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dye Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mott Middle College High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Randels Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ca Alternative Edatlantis's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
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 (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ca Alternative Edatlantis
How many students attend Ca Alternative Edatlantis?
Ca Alternative Edatlantis has 110 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ca Alternative Edatlantis?
The student-teacher ratio at Ca Alternative Edatlantis is 27.5:1, which is 57% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ca Alternative Edatlantis?
86.0% of students at Ca Alternative Edatlantis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ca Alternative Edatlantis?
The largest demographic group at Ca Alternative Edatlantis is African American at 58.2% of enrollment, in Flint, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ca Alternative Edatlantis?
Ca Alternative Edatlantis has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Ca Alternative Edatlantis rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Ca Alternative Edatlantis ranks #5 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 Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools?
Besides Ca Alternative Edatlantis, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Carmanainsworth High School (914 students), Carmanainsworth Middle School (652 students), and Dye Elementary School (559 students). See the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district page for the complete list.