Enrollment
1,002
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Federal NCES profile for Earhart Elementarymiddle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260110308245
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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
Earhart Elementarymiddle School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #22 of 25
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Earhart Elementarymiddle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earhart Elementarymiddle School ranks #22 of 25 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110308245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earhart Elementarymiddle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Earhart Elementarymiddle School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 1,002 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,002 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 125 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1002 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Detroit Public Schools Community District spends $21,771 per pupil, 61% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Detroit's public schools, it stands alongside Munger Elementarymiddle School (954 students): Earhart Elementarymiddle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 19.9:1).
Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students) and Western International High School (1,959 students) alongside Earhart Elementarymiddle 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 Earhart Elementarymiddle School compares
Earhart Elementarymiddle 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
70.4%
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
$21,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1002 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
African American 25.0%
White 7.9%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Earhart Elementarymiddle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Detroit Public Schools Community District, which includes Earhart Elementarymiddle School.
$21,771
Per student
+61%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 41.7%
Federal 19.1%
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 Earhart Elementarymiddle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munger Elementarymiddle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earhart Elementarymiddle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
855 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham
Standard public school
560 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,002 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Earhart Elementarymiddle School
How many students attend Earhart Elementarymiddle School?
Earhart Elementarymiddle School has 1,002 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earhart Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earhart Elementarymiddle School is 20.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earhart Elementarymiddle School?
81.1% of students at Earhart Elementarymiddle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earhart Elementarymiddle School?
The largest demographic group at Earhart Elementarymiddle School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earhart Elementarymiddle School?
Earhart Elementarymiddle School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Earhart Elementarymiddle School rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Earhart Elementarymiddle School ranks #22 of 25 schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Detroit on the city page.
Is Earhart Elementarymiddle School a good school?
Earhart Elementarymiddle School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Earhart Elementarymiddle School, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.
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