Enrollment
914
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
Carmanainsworth High School
Federal NCES profile for Carmanainsworth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260789004373
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmanainsworth High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #10 of 17
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmanainsworth High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmanainsworth High School ranks #10 of 17 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260789004373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carmanainsworth High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carmanainsworth High School
Carmanainsworth High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 914 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 914 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 396 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 914 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Flint's public schools, it stands alongside The New Standard Academy (859 students): Carmanainsworth High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 18.7:1).
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Carmanainsworth Middle School (652 students) and Dye Elementary School (559 students) alongside Carmanainsworth High 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 Carmanainsworth High School compares
Carmanainsworth High 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.6%
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
$12,450
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 247 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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
African American 60.4%
White 22.2%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Carmanainsworth High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, which includes Carmanainsworth High School.
$12,450
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 26.8%
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 Carmanainsworth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmanainsworth Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dye Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mott Middle College High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Randels Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rankin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmanainsworth High School'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
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~914 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Carmanainsworth High School
How many students attend Carmanainsworth High School?
Carmanainsworth High School has 914 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmanainsworth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmanainsworth High School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Carmanainsworth High School?
73.3% of students at Carmanainsworth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmanainsworth High School?
The largest demographic group at Carmanainsworth High School is African American at 60.4% of enrollment, in Flint, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmanainsworth High School?
Carmanainsworth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carmanainsworth High School rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmanainsworth High School ranks #10 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 Carmanainsworth High School a good school?
Carmanainsworth High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools?
Besides Carmanainsworth High School, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Carmanainsworth Middle School (652 students), Dye Elementary School (559 students), and Mott Middle College High School (324 students). See the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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