Enrollment
914
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260789004373
Carmanainsworth High School — Flint, MI
Federal NCES profile for Carmanainsworth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+5% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Carmanainsworth High School reports 914 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% above the Michigan average and 42% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 305 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 79.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools spends $14,089 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.7% from local sources (property taxes), 57.5% from the state, and 26.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carmanainsworth High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 35% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,089
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 914 Top 94% in Michigan — larger than 6% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.3% +35% vs state
NCES ID 260789004373
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 305:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 79.6%
In-school suspensions 149
Out-of-school suspensions 247
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, which includes Carmanainsworth High School.
$14,089
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
Similar other schools in Flint
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Standard public school
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Armstrong Middle School
Standard public school
656 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Flint Cultural Center Academy
Standard public school
650 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Durant Tuuri Mott School
Standard public school
385 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Doyleryder School
Standard public school
373 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Elmer a Knopf Learning Center
Special-education school
342 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in FLINT, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmanainsworth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmanainsworth High School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FLINT, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmanainsworth High School?
Carmanainsworth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.