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#1612 of 3,192 schools in MI
Earl F Carr School
Elementary School · Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Lincoln Park, MI
A Lincoln Park School District of the City of elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3901 FERRIS AVE, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
- Math 20% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Earl F Carr School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Earl F Carr School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,460/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,183
Median home value
$117,400
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Hoover SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| The Lincoln CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln Park School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Earl F Carr School is listed in Lincoln Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Earl F Carr School
Earl F Carr School is a public elementary school in Lincoln Park, MI, part of Lincoln Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,612 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Earl F Carr School
What grades does Earl F Carr School serve?
Earl F Carr School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Earl F Carr School?
Earl F Carr School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl F Carr School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl F Carr School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Earl F Carr School rank in MI?
Earl F Carr School ranks #1,612 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Earl F Carr School's MySchoolScout rating?
Earl F Carr School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Earl F Carr School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Earl F Carr School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Earl F Carr School a charter school?
No, Earl F Carr School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Earl F Carr School a Title I school?
No, Earl F Carr School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Earl F Carr School?
89.2% of students at Earl F Carr School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (313) 389-0230
- Area population (ZIP 48146)
- 39,511
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48146; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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