Enrollment
363
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ann Arbor, MI
Carpenter School
Federal NCES profile for Carpenter 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 260282004009
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carpenter School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #18 of 18
- elementary schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carpenter School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carpenter School ranks #18 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carpenter School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carpenter School
Carpenter School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling 363 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Carpenter School is leaner than roughly 87% of Michigan schools and 31% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 693 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #306.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ann Arbor Public Schools spends $17,642 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ann Arbor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Logan Elementary School (349 students): Carpenter School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 12.5:1).
Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students) and Pioneer High School (1,671 students) alongside Carpenter 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 Carpenter School compares
Carpenter 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$17,642
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 37.2%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Carpenter School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ann Arbor Public Schools, which includes Carpenter School.
$17,642
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 34.4%
Federal 9.5%
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 Carpenter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carpenter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Ann Arbor
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~363 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carpenter School
How many students attend Carpenter School?
Carpenter School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carpenter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carpenter School is 12.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% lower 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 Carpenter School?
42.7% of students at Carpenter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carpenter School?
The largest demographic group at Carpenter School is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carpenter School?
Carpenter School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carpenter School rank among elementary schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Carpenter School ranks #18 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor on the city page.
Is Carpenter School a good school?
Carpenter School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. 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 Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Carpenter School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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