- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Earhart Elementarymiddle School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 260110308245 · Detroit, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,002 enr · 20.4:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Earhart Elementarymiddle School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Earhart Elementarymiddle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- This school
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- Munger Element 954
Munger Elementarymiddle School
954 students
What this shows Earhart Elementarymiddle School reports 1,002 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earhart Elementarymiddle School compares
Earhart Elementarymiddle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,002 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 910 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.