Enrollment
63
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, MI
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School
Federal NCES profile for Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262382008868
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Midland, MI.
School address
District: Midland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262382008868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is a small combined-grade school in Midland, Michigan, enrolling 63 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is leaner than roughly 94% of Michigan schools and 55% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.6% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Michigan average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Michigan schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students) and Midland High School (1,129 students) alongside Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street 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 Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School compares
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 55% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 6% in Michigan - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 74.6%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Public Schools, which includes Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School.
$12,264
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 58.2%
Federal 6.9%
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 Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hh Dow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School
How many students attend Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School?
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School has 63 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is 7.9:1, which is 55% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 50% 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 Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School?
24.6% of students at Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School?
The largest demographic group at Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School?
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Midland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
Is Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School a good school?
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Midland Public Schools?
Besides Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School, Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students), Midland High School (1,129 students), and Jefferson Middle School (919 students). See the Midland Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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