- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 263468007050 · Warren, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 11.3:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (489 students)
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
489 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
408 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
378 students
- This school
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
360 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary School
327 students
- Success Academ 64
Success Academy
64 students
What this shows Marjorie Carlson Elementary School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marjorie Carlson Elementary School compares
Marjorie Carlson Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,724
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
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.
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
District finance for Van Dyke Public Schools reports $19,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~360 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.