Enrollment
652
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flint, MI
Carmanainsworth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carmanainsworth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260789004361
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmanainsworth Middle School earns 24/100 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
- public schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmanainsworth Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmanainsworth Middle School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260789004361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carmanainsworth Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carmanainsworth Middle School
Carmanainsworth Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 652 students.
At 17.6:1, 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 is high: 84.3% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.4% 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: 276 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 652 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Carmanainsworth High School (914 students) and Dye Elementary School (559 students) alongside Carmanainsworth Middle 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 Middle School compares
Carmanainsworth Middle 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
85.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 258 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 57.2%
White 24.2%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Carmanainsworth Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, which includes Carmanainsworth Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmanainsworth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dye Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mott Middle College High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Randels Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rankin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmanainsworth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 middle 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 (~652 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Carmanainsworth Middle School
How many students attend Carmanainsworth Middle School?
Carmanainsworth Middle School has 652 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmanainsworth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmanainsworth Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmanainsworth Middle School?
84.3% of students at Carmanainsworth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmanainsworth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carmanainsworth Middle School is African American at 57.2% of enrollment, in Flint, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmanainsworth Middle School?
Carmanainsworth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carmanainsworth Middle School rank among public schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmanainsworth Middle School ranks #10 of 17 public 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 public schools in Flint on the city page.
Is Carmanainsworth Middle School a good school?
Carmanainsworth Middle School earns 24/100 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 Middle School, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Carmanainsworth High School (914 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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