Dye Elementary School

Summary:

Dye Elementary School is a public elementary school in Flint, Michigan, serving 585 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district, which has a 2-star rating, and the student population is predominantly African American (61.88%).

Despite serving a high-needs student population, with 96.41% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Dye Elementary consistently underperforms academically compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.9% to 26.2% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% to 44% statewide. The school's performance in Math and Science follows a similar pattern, with significantly lower proficiency rates. Additionally, Dye Elementary has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 67.8% in 2021-2022, which is a major concern.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Randels Elementary within the same district and schools in the Flint School District, Dye Elementary's academic performance and other key metrics are generally lower. This suggests that the challenges faced by Dye Elementary may be more systemic within the broader educational landscape of the Flint area, and addressing the root causes of these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs of the school's student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1174 S Graham Rd
       Flint, MI  48532-3562


(810) 591-3229

District: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1284th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,557 Help


Students who attend Dye Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    CarmanAinsworth Middle School
High:    CarmanAinsworth High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.9%
White:
21.9%
Two or more races:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dye Elementary School ranks worse than 86.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Dye Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (61.9%), White (21.9%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dye Elementary School is 18.4, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dye Elementary School is $13,557, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dye Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dye Elementary School 1284th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dye Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools 427th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dye Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.96 1345th 1545 12.9%
2007 29.80 1320th 1565 15.7%
2008 26.33 1363rd 1577 13.6%
2009 36.52 1274th 1589 19.8%
2010 46.94 1124th 1552 27.6%
2011 53.56 931st 1552 40.0%
2012 31.60 1196th 1566 23.6%
2013 29.46 1196th 1563 23.5%
2014 21.95 1259th 1533 17.9%
2015 16.58 1345th 1580 14.9%
2016 21.81 1220th 1548 21.2%
2017 15.57 1233rd 1466 15.9%
2018 20.91 1196th 1448 17.4%
2019 17.69 1167th 1408 17.1%
2021 8.17 1099th 1153 4.7%
2022 9.19 1225th 1344 8.9%
2023 10.85 1300th 1470 11.6%
2024 13.13 1284th 1486 13.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.15 53rd 81 34.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.25 267th 403 33.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.87 1074th 1397 23.1%
2019 27.85 868th 1134 23.5%
2021 12.94 709th 749 5.3%
2022 13.33 993rd 1099 9.6%
2023 15.77 1166th 1350 13.6%
2024 20.45 1147th 1381 16.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Dye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.09 1142nd 1443 20.9%
2019 15.55 1028th 1171 12.2%
2021 6.13 886th 902 1.8%
2022 7.97 1063rd 1106 3.9%
2023 9.42 1226th 1321 7.2%
2024 12.04 1210th 1342 9.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Dye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.76 1201st 1446 16.9%
2019 12.36 1092nd 1196 8.7%
2022 9.37 1074th 1139 5.7%
2023 9.65 1235th 1334 7.4%
2024 10.34 1250th 1347 7.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Dye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.92 177th 475 62.7%
2019 44.70 111th 212 47.6%
2021 21.56 45th 51 11.8%
2022 38.05 88th 158 44.3%
2023 28.78 228th 321 29.0%
2024 29.17 244th 348 29.9%
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Rank History for White students at Dye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.99 1139th 1253 9.1%
2019 25.85 885th 1128 21.5%
2023 9.81 1129th 1198 5.8%
2024 14.67 1074th 1204 10.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Dye Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 526 128 8 4 47 n/a n/a 0 713
1989 530 153 7 5 45 n/a n/a 0 740
1990 539 150 23 3 42 n/a n/a 0 757
1991 521 152 13 4 60 n/a n/a 0 750
1992 565 172 4 3 58 n/a n/a 0 802
1993 556 171 6 3 38 n/a n/a 0 774
1994 487 182 18 3 54 n/a n/a 0 744
1995 405 219 31 11 60 n/a n/a 0 726
1996 405 219 31 11 60 n/a n/a 0 726
1997 399 217 31 9 57 n/a n/a 0 713
1998 394 211 32 9 53 n/a n/a 0 699
1999 335 252 32 16 66 n/a n/a 0 701
2000 303 252 21 17 65 n/a n/a 0 658
2001 297 237 19 21 59 n/a n/a 0 633
2002 265 249 16 19 45 n/a n/a 8 602
2003 265 249 16 19 45 n/a n/a 8 602
2004 277 299 20 23 38 n/a n/a 8 665
2005 241 6 1 1 8 n/a n/a 412 669
2006 180 280 10 10 30 n/a n/a 9 519
2007 165 295 6 10 48 n/a n/a 18 542
2008 167 280 4 8 31 n/a n/a 31 521
2009 173 244 2 8 22 n/a n/a 35 484
2010 167 256 3 5 13 n/a n/a 33 477
2011 168 229 3 12 5 0 38 0 455
2012 165 240 2 19 0 0 45 0 471
2013 152 299 4 33 1 1 67 0 557
2014 154 327 3 38 1 0 69 0 592
2015 139 346 3 31 1 0 68 0 588
2016 169 361 1 40 1 0 77 0 649
2017 140 373 0 54 1 0 83 0 651
2018 147 351 0 44 1 0 74 0 617
2019 147 342 0 36 1 0 62 0 588
2020 139 339 1 30 0 0 61 0 570
2021 128 294 1 22 0 0 51 0 496
2022 131 292 1 23 0 0 51 0 498
2023 128 362 2 30 0 0 63 0 585

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 Dye Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 713 n/a n/a n/a
1989 740 n/a n/a 23.6
1990 757 46.0 16.4 26.2
1991 750 n/a n/a n/a
1992 802 n/a n/a n/a
1993 774 n/a 0.0 0
1994 744 34.4 21.6 32.7
1995 726 34.0 21.4 28.5
1996 726 34.0 21.4 28.5
1997 713 33.0 21.6 35.8
1998 699 34.0 20.6 41.3
1999 701 35.0 20.0 46.4
2000 658 36.9 17.8 50.2
2001 633 33.5 18.9 50.1
2002 602 36.4 16.5 54.5
2003 602 36.4 16.5 54.5
2004 665 36.9 18.0 55.9
2005 669 35.9 18.6 152.1
2006 519 28.9 18.0 57.6
2007 542 27.2 19.9 62.6
2008 521 28.6 18.2 68.4
2009 484 28.2 17.2 70.6
2010 477 23.6 20.2 76.8
2011 455 26.0 17.5 74.9
2012 471 27.8 16.9 81.1
2013 557 30.9 17.9 86
2014 592 30.4 19.4 83.6
2015 588 30.0 19.6 81.5
2016 649 33.0 19.6 84.4
2017 651 32.9 19.7 80.5
2018 617 34.9 17.6 86.4
2019 588 38.7 15.1 91.3
2020 570 32.3 17.6 87.9
2021 496 31.9 15.5 90.1
2022 498 28.4 17.4 89.8
2023 585 31.6 18.4 96.4

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 Dye Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 713 n/a n/a n/a
1989 740 n/a n/a 23.6
1990 757 46.0 16.4 26.2
1991 750 n/a n/a n/a
1992 802 n/a n/a n/a
1993 774 n/a 0.0 0
1994 744 34.4 21.6 32.7
1995 726 34.0 21.4 28.5
1996 726 34.0 21.4 28.5
1997 713 33.0 21.6 35.8
1998 699 34.0 20.6 41.3
1999 701 35.0 20.0 46.4
2000 658 36.9 17.8 50.2
2001 633 33.5 18.9 50.1
2002 602 36.4 16.5 54.5
2003 602 36.4 16.5 54.5
2004 665 36.9 18.0 55.9
2005 669 35.9 18.6 152.1
2006 519 28.9 18.0 57.6
2007 542 27.2 19.9 62.6
2008 521 28.6 18.2 68.4
2009 484 28.2 17.2 70.6
2010 477 23.6 20.2 76.8
2011 455 26.0 17.5 74.9
2012 471 27.8 16.9 81.1
2013 557 30.9 17.9 86
2014 592 30.4 19.4 83.6
2015 588 30.0 19.6 81.5
2016 649 33.0 19.6 84.4
2017 651 32.9 19.7 80.5
2018 617 34.9 17.6 86.4
2019 588 38.7 15.1 91.3
2020 570 32.3 17.6 87.9
2021 496 31.9 15.5 90.1
2022 498 28.4 17.4 89.8
2023 585 31.6 18.4 96.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dye Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,322 (13.5%) $8,450 (86.5%) $9,772
2020 $1,421 (13.6%) $9,007 (86.4%) $10,428
2021 $2,343 (19.0%) $9,967 (81.0%) $12,310
2022 $6,583 (52.5%) $5,956 (47.5%) $12,539
2023 $3,343 (24.7%) $10,214 (75.3%) $13,557

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dye Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1167th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1300th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dye Elementary School)31.614.9
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools)45.432.5
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Dye Elementary School)44.213.8
 30.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools)51.432.1
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dye Elementary School)23.618.4
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools)44.332.9
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Dye Elementary School)14.58
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools)39.428.2
 11.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dye Elementary School)29.532.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools)37.631.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Dye Elementary School)13.56.9
 6.6%
   5th Grade Math (Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools)23.312.1
 11.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students588585
 0.5%
African American342362
 5.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic3630
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White147128
 12.9%
Two or More Races6263
 1.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.3%96.4%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dye Elementary School

Students at Dye Elementary School are 62% African American, 22% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

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

Middle : CarmanAinsworth Middle School
High : CarmanAinsworth High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Dye Elementary School.

Dye Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Michigan elementary schools.


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