- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 261452008858 · Flint, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 25.6:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students)
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern C
Southwestern Classical Academy
464 students
- Durant Tuuri M
Durant Tuuri Mott School
385 students
- Doyleryder Sch
Doyleryder School
373 students
- This school
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
256 students
- Potter School
Potter School
221 students
- Freeman School
Freeman School
207 students
What this shows Holmes Stem Middle School Academy reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes Stem Middle School Academy compares
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,067
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
Counselors1.8 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.
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
District finance for Flint School District of the City of reports $23,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.