- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln Park, MI
Earl F Carr School
Federal NCES profile for Earl F Carr School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262160005858
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl F Carr School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Lincoln Park · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl F Carr School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl F Carr School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262160005858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Earl F Carr School grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 262160005858 · Lincoln Park, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 18.3:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students)
Earl F Carr School grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Earl F Carr School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Park H
Lincoln Park High School
1,384 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
1,089 students
- Lafayette Scho 441
Lafayette School
441 students
- Keppen School 332
Keppen School
332 students
- This school 311
Earl F Carr School
311 students
- James Foote Sc 308
James Foote School
308 students
What this shows Earl F Carr School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl F Carr School compares
Earl F Carr School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$19,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
5
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
White 40.8%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Earl F Carr School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Park School District of the City of reports $19,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earl F Carr School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keppen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Foote School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl F Carr School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earl F Carr School
How many students attend Earl F Carr School?
Earl F Carr School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl F Carr School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl F Carr School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earl F Carr School?
80.0% of students at Earl F Carr School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl F Carr School?
The largest demographic group at Earl F Carr School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment, in Lincoln Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl F Carr School?
Earl F Carr School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Earl F Carr School rank among schools in Lincoln Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl F Carr School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Park School District of the City of?
Besides Earl F Carr School, Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students), Lincoln Park Middle School (1,089 students), and Lafayette School (441 students). See the Lincoln Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.