Enrollment
256
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flint, MI
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Stem Middle School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261452008858
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 32
- public schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Stem Middle School Academy ranks #7 of 32 public schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Flint School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261452008858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holmes Stem Middle School Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 256 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 46% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 89.2% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 256 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 146 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Flint School District of the City of spends $20,946 per pupil, 55% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 52.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 296 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 256 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Flint's middle schools, it stands alongside Carmanainsworth Middle School (652 students): Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 17.6:1).
Flint School District of the City of also operates Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students) and Durant Tuuri Mott School (385 students) alongside Holmes Stem Middle School Academy.
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 Holmes Stem Middle School Academy compares
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 46% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,946
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 296 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 115.6 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
African American 75.8%
White 10.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flint School District of the City of, which includes Holmes Stem Middle School Academy.
$20,946
Per student
+55%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 31.5%
Federal 52.9%
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 Holmes Stem Middle School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Classical Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Durant Tuuri Mott School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doyleryder School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmes Stem Middle School Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 33.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Flint
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
How many students attend Holmes Stem Middle School Academy?
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy has 256 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Stem Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is 25.6:1, which is 46% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holmes Stem Middle School Academy?
89.2% of students at Holmes Stem Middle School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes Stem Middle School Academy?
The largest demographic group at Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is African American at 75.8% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Stem Middle School Academy?
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holmes Stem Middle School Academy rank among public schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Stem Middle School Academy ranks #7 of 32 public 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 public schools in Flint on the city page.
Is Holmes Stem Middle School Academy a good school?
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Flint School District of the City of?
Besides Holmes Stem Middle School Academy, Flint School District of the City of also operates Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students), Durant Tuuri Mott School (385 students), and Doyleryder School (373 students). See the Flint School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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