Enrollment
360
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warren, MI
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marjorie Carlson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263468007050
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie Carlson Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Van Dyke Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263468007050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marjorie Carlson Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 360 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 35% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 85.7% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 434 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Van Dyke Public Schools spends $18,544 per pupil, 37% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Warren's public schools, it stands alongside Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre (573 students): Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 13.6:1).
Van Dyke Public Schools also operates Lincoln High School (489 students) and Lincoln Middle School (408 students) alongside Marjorie Carlson Elementary 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 Marjorie Carlson Elementary School compares
Marjorie Carlson Elementary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$18,544
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
11
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 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 53.3%
White 22.5%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Dyke Public Schools, which includes Marjorie Carlson Elementary School.
$18,544
Per student
+37%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.5%
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 Marjorie Carlson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Success Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marjorie Carlson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Warren
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~360 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
How many students attend Marjorie Carlson Elementary School?
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjorie Carlson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marjorie Carlson Elementary School?
85.7% of students at Marjorie Carlson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marjorie Carlson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is African American at 53.3% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marjorie Carlson Elementary School?
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marjorie Carlson Elementary School rank among schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie Carlson Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Marjorie Carlson Elementary School a good school?
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Van Dyke Public Schools?
Besides Marjorie Carlson Elementary School, Van Dyke Public Schools also operates Lincoln High School (489 students), Lincoln Middle School (408 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (378 students). See the Van Dyke Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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