- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flint, MI
Randels Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Randels Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260789004369
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randels Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Randels Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randels Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260789004369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Randels Elementary School shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 260789004369 · Flint, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmanainsworth High School (914 students)
Randels Elementary School shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Randels Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmanainswort
Carmanainsworth High School
914 students
- Carmanainswort
Carmanainsworth Middle School
652 students
- Dye Elementary
Dye Elementary School
559 students
- Mott Middle Co 324
Mott Middle College High School
324 students
- This school 311
Randels Elementary School
311 students
- Rankin Element 237
Rankin Elementary School
237 students
What this shows Randels Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randels Elementary School compares
Randels Elementary School 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.5%
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
$14,860
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.1%
White 24.1%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Randels Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools reports $14,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randels Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmanainsworth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmanainsworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dye Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mott Middle College High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Rankin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randels Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Flint
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dye Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 18:1 students per teacher
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
362 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Greater Heights Academy
Standard public school
188 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Eagles Nest Academy
Standard public school
154 students 51.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Randels Elementary School
How many students attend Randels Elementary School?
Randels Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randels Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randels Elementary School is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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 Randels Elementary School?
87.1% of students at Randels Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randels Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Randels Elementary School is African American at 60.1% of enrollment, in Flint, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randels Elementary School?
Randels Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Randels Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Randels Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools?
Besides Randels Elementary School, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Carmanainsworth High School (914 students), Carmanainsworth Middle School (652 students), and Dye Elementary School (559 students). See the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district page for the complete list.