Earl F Carr School

3901 Ferris Ave
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Earl F Carr School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Earl F Carr School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Earl F Carr School's student population of 290 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Earl F Carr School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earl F Carr School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2105 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
34%
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30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Earl F Carr School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Earl F Carr School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
40%
9%
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Black
17%
18%
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White
39%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Earl F Carr School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Earl F Carr School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Earl F Carr School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earl F Carr School's ranking?
Earl F Carr School is ranked #2105 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Earl F Carr School?
290 students attend Earl F Carr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Earl F Carr School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earl F Carr School?
Earl F Carr School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Earl F Carr School offer ?
Earl F Carr School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Earl F Carr School part of?
Earl F Carr School is part of Lincoln Park School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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