- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Orion, MI
Carpenter Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Carpenter Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262073000684
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carpenter Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lake Orion · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carpenter Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carpenter Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Orion, MI.
School address
District: Lake Orion Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262073000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Carpenter Elem School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 262073000684 · Lake Orion, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 18.7:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students)
Carpenter Elem School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Carpenter Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Orion Com
Lake Orion Community High School
2,035 students
- Orion Oaks Ele 514
Orion Oaks Elementary School
514 students
- Waldon Middle 514
Waldon Middle School
514 students
- Oakview Middle 510
Oakview Middle School
510 students
- Paint Creek El 504
Paint Creek Elementary School
504 students
- This school 467
Carpenter Elem School
467 students
What this shows Carpenter Elem School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carpenter Elem School compares
Carpenter Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$15,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.7%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Carpenter Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Orion Community Schools reports $15,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carpenter Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orion Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waldon Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paint Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carpenter Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carpenter Elem School
How many students attend Carpenter Elem School?
Carpenter Elem School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Orion, MI. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Elem School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carpenter Elem School?
33.5% of students at Carpenter Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carpenter Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Carpenter Elem School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Lake Orion, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carpenter Elem School?
Carpenter Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carpenter Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lake Orion?
By Resource Investment Index, Carpenter Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Orion, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Orion on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Orion Community Schools?
Besides Carpenter Elem School, Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students), Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students), and Waldon Middle School (514 students). See the Lake Orion Community Schools district page for the complete list.