- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flint, MI
Dye Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dye Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260789004363
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dye Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dye Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dye Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260789004363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Dye Elementary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 260789004363 · Flint, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 18:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmanainsworth High School (914 students)
Dye Elementary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dye Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmanainswort
Carmanainsworth High School
914 students
- Carmanainswort
Carmanainsworth Middle School
652 students
- This school
Dye Elementary School
559 students
- Mott Middle Co 324
Mott Middle College High School
324 students
- Randels Elemen 311
Randels Elementary School
311 students
- Rankin Element 237
Rankin Elementary School
237 students
What this shows Dye Elementary School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dye Elementary School compares
Dye Elementary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.8%
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
$14,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.3%
White 19.5%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Dye Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools reports $14,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dye Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmanainsworth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmanainsworth Middle 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 Dye Elementary 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
- 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 elementary schools in Flint
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
362 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Randels Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greater Heights Academy
Standard public school
188 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Eagles Nest Academy
Standard public school
154 students 51.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dye Elementary School
How many students attend Dye Elementary School?
Dye Elementary School has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dye Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dye Elementary School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dye Elementary School?
90.8% of students at Dye Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dye Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dye Elementary School is African American at 63.3% of enrollment, in Flint, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dye Elementary School?
Dye Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dye Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Dye Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools?
Besides Dye Elementary School, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Carmanainsworth High School (914 students), Carmanainsworth Middle School (652 students), and Mott Middle College High School (324 students). See the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district page for the complete list.