- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School held near 58 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 262382008868 · Midland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 7.9:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Hh Dow High School (1,272 students)
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School held near 58 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hh Dow High Sc
Hh Dow High School
1,272 students
- Midland High S
Midland High School
1,129 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
919 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
789 students
- Central Park E
Central Park Elementary School
646 students
- This school 63
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School
63 students
What this shows Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School compares
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Midland Public Schools reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,129
- 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
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 (~63 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.