Carleton Elementary School

Summary:

Carleton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 392 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Carleton Elementary has a predominantly African American student population, with over 98% of students identifying as such.

Carleton Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 42.3% to 87.1% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy (64.6%) and Chandler Park Academy Elementary (23.8%). Academically, Carleton Elementary's proficiency rates on the M-Step assessment are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with only 22.2% of 4th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and 16.7% proficient in Math, compared to 43.3% and 39.1% statewide, respectively.

Carleton Elementary School's challenges are further compounded by its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools. While the school receives relatively high per-student funding and has a low student-teacher ratio, these factors alone do not appear to be driving improved outcomes, suggesting that a more comprehensive approach addressing student engagement, teacher support, and community partnerships may be necessary to help Carleton Elementary School and its students succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11724 Casino St
Detroit, MI 48224-1173

(313) 866-8322

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1334^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,215

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.9%

White:

1.8%

Hispanic:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carleton Elementary School ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 23^rd among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.9%), White (1.8%), Hispanic (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carleton Elementary School is 17.2. 49 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carleton Elementary School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carleton Elementary School is $21,215, which is the 33^rd highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carleton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carleton Elementary School 1334^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Carleton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carleton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carleton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	7.51	1324^th	1408	6.0%
2022	5.62	1296^th	1344	3.6%
2023	4.68	1452^nd	1470	1.2%
2024	10.47	1334^th	1486	10.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carleton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.40	1329^th	1397	4.9%
2019	16.95	1003^rd	1134	11.6%
2022	8.89	1045^th	1099	4.9%
2023	6.60	1328^th	1350	1.6%
2024	14.34	1240^th	1381	10.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Carleton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.58	1392^nd	1443	3.5%
2023	3.99	1308^th	1321	1.0%
2024	9.30	1251^st	1342	6.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Carleton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.01	1374^th	1446	5.0%
2024	7.21	1286^th	1347	4.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Carleton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	25.15	392^nd	475	17.5%
2019	26.43	156^th	212	26.4%
2022	22.93	125^th	158	20.9%
2023	14.54	303^rd	321	5.6%
2024	33.04	222^nd	348	36.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carleton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	1	292	1	0	1	295
2018	1	294	1	0	2	298
2019	1	349	0	1	1	352
2020	2	372	0	0	0	374
2021	1	386	0	0	0	387
2022	2	368	0	0	2	372
2023	2	388	0	0	2	392
2024	7	371	0	1	0	379

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carleton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	295	17.5	16.8	93.2
2018	298	19.5	15.2	98.3
2019	352	22.0	16.0	95.5
2020	374	25.5	14.6	89.6
2021	387	26.0	14.8	93.5
2022	372	27.5	13.5	92.7
2023	392	24.2	16.1	96.4
2024	379	22.0	17.2	95

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carleton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	295	17.5	16.8	93.2
2018	298	19.5	15.2	98.3
2019	352	22.0	16.0	95.5
2020	374	25.5	14.6	89.6
2021	387	26.0	14.8	93.5
2022	372	27.5	13.5	92.7
2023	392	24.2	16.1	96.4
2024	379	22.0	17.2	95

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carleton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,721 (17.9%)	$12,458 (82.1%)	$15,179
2020	$5,035 (29.7%)	$11,917 (70.3%)	$16,953
2021	$2,570 (14.9%)	$14,722 (85.1%)	$17,292
2022	$8,375 (37.6%)	$13,919 (62.4%)	$22,294
2023	$6,547 (30.9%)	$14,668 (69.1%)	$21,215

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carleton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1324^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1452^nd of 1470 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carleton Elementary School)	10.2	8.8	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	11.9	12.4	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Carleton Elementary School)	10.2	10.5	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	16	13.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carleton Elementary School)	11.5	10	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	12.7	14.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Carleton Elementary School)	11.5	6	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	10.9	11.1	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carleton Elementary School)	15.1	10.6	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	14.1	11.6	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	352	392	11.4%
African American	349	388	11.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.5%	96.4%	1%

Schools Near Carleton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11724 Casino St	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-8322	379	22	17.2	95.0%	7 (1.8%)	371 (97.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.5	1334^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.2%		4.7	1452^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	1.2%	118				22.2	15.2				16.7				11.1				$21,215	$6,547	$14,668
Beacon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	19475 Beaconsfield St	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Harper Woods The School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 245-5343	357	19	18.9	92.4%	7 (2.0%)	344 (96.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)																	$16,638	$2,276	$14,362
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	15865 E 7 Mile Rd	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 371-1300	689	34	20.2	98.4%	1 (0.1%)	642 (93.2%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.9%)	13.2	1283^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	13.7%		15	1236^th of 1470 public elementary schools	15.9%	47	39.2	13.7	15.6	6.9	20.6	25.3	29.6	23.4	8.3	7.9	16.0	21.4	20.6	25.5	4.8		$12,768	$1,992	$10,776
Brewer Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	18025 Brock St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-0404	455	27	16.8	94.9%	1 (0.2%)	453 (99.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.1	1486^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.0%					(n/a)	10.2				5.7		8.3	5.4				5.2	6.0				$21,215	$7,231	$13,984
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10633 Courville St	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-0400	248	17	14.9	90.3%	1 (0.4%)	241 (97.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	9.1	1359^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.5%		7.5	1387^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.6%	28			10.7	18.8					16.7	8.8			8.8				$21,394	$7,117	$14,277
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods	Public, Charter	K-8	19360 Harper Ave	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Discovery Creative Pathways	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 916-7590	579	30	19.3	93.4%	5 (0.9%)	548 (94.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	16 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	6.3	1429^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.8%		7.5	1388^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.6%	41	34.5		8.8	13.9	15.2	10.5	13.4	8.8	11.3			6.0	7.6	10.9		5.5	$12,971	$3,077	$9,894
Tyrone Elementary School	Public, Magnet	3-5	19525 Tyrone St	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Harper Woods The School District of the City of	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 245-5379	336	20	16.6	89.3%	6 (1.8%)	320 (95.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	5.8	1445^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.8%		4.3	1459^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.7%	14			9.5	14.0	13.3			11.6	2.5				12.4				$17,983	$2,839	$15,144
Marquette ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	6145 Canyon St	Detroit	48236	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 417-9360	438	33	13.2	90.6%	4 (0.9%)	430 (98.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6.9	1417^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.6%		5.3	1439^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.1%	22	27.7				17.6	9.3	10.6			6.0		6.4	7.8	12.2			$20,587	$6,505	$14,082
Chandler Park Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	20200 Kelly Rd	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Chandler Park Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 884-8830	793	33	24.0	96.5%	0 (0.0%)	791 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8.9	1366^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.1%		8.8	1347^th of 1470 public elementary schools	8.4%	19			12.5	19.3	22.9			13.4	6.7	5.1			16.1				$12,837	$3,298	$9,539
Fisher Magnet Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	15510 E State Fair St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 642-4854	788	54	14.5	89.8%	3 (0.4%)	763 (96.8%)	7 (0.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	4.2	1477^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.6%					(n/a)	24.2	8.1	3.9	8.0	8.6	6.6	9.7	6.6	4.6	4.9				4.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Carleton Elementary School

Is Carleton Elementary School a good school?

Carleton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Michigan elementary schools.

What district is Carleton Elementary School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

What schools do graduates of Carleton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Carleton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Denby High School

How many students attend Carleton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended Carleton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Carleton Elementary School?

Students at Carleton Elementary School are 98% African American, 2% White.

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