Enrollment
379
Elementary
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT·NCES 260110304880
Carleton Elementary School
11724 CASINO ST, DETROIT, MI 48224 · (313) 866-8322 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL379 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
361 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 57 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 71 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 63 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 69 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 61 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 58 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (57) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (58).
Student demographics
3%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Carleton Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Elementary School this school | 379 | 95.3% | N/A |
| Coleman A Young Elementary School DETROIT | 382 | 94.2% | N/A |
| Marion Law Academy DETROIT | 386 | 94.0% | N/A |
| AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning DETROIT | 401 | 94.0% | N/A |
| Hamilton Academy DETROIT | 358 | 97.2% | N/A |
| Burns ElementaryMiddle School DETROIT | 411 | 92.9% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Carleton Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 379 | #739 of 1,630 | #168 of 301 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #204 of 1,424 | #34 of 281 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.1% | #1,386 of 1,424 | #251 of 281 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.3% | #68 of 1,563 | #31 of 294 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +27.2% | #61 of 440 | #13 of 91 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
379
-8 (-2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 379 | 28 | 13.5:1 | 95% (361) |
| 2023-24 | 379 | 22 | 17.2:1 | 95% (360) |
| 2022-23 | 392 | 24.2 | 16.2:1 | 96% (378) |
| 2020-21 | 387 | 26 | 14.9:1 | 94% (362) |
| 2017-18 | 298 | 19.5 | 15.3:1 | 98% (293) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Carleton Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 27% (298 to 379); teachers up 44% (19.5 to 28).
About Carleton Elementary School
Carleton Elementary School serves students in DETROIT, Michigan, as a medium-sized elementary school. The school's 379 students are in pre-K through 5.
Detroit Public Schools Community District has a total of 103 schools and 48,448 students, Carleton Elementary School among them.
The large majority of students at Carleton Elementary School, 98%, are Black. Among all residents of Wayne County, the Black share is about 37%. The chance that two students picked at random at Carleton Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 3%.
Teachers at Carleton Elementary School total 28 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 13.5:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 95%. Across public schools in Wayne County, the average is 66%.
County data help place the school in context: in Wayne County, median household income is about $60,539, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. The public schools of Wayne County number 573 and enroll about 259,786.
Denby High School is the closest public school, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line. Carleton Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Carleton Elementary School is City: Large.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 387 in 2020-21, 379 in 2024-25. The ratio was 14.9:1 in 2020-21 and 13.5:1 in 2024-25.
Threads on this page can be about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Denby High School0.7 mi · 464
- Beacon Elementary School0.7 mi · 368
- Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy0.8 mi · 707
- Brewer Academy0.9 mi · 441
- Wayne Elementary School1.0 mi · 234
- Harper Woods Virtual Academy1.1 mi · 1,029
Frequently asked questions
About Carleton Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Carleton Elementary School?
Carleton Elementary School enrolls approximately 379 students in grades PK-05.
Is Carleton Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Carleton Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carleton Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Carleton Elementary School is approximately 13.5:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Carleton Elementary School?
At Carleton Elementary School, the student body is approximately 0% White, 1% Hispanic, 98% Black, 0% Two or more.
Is Carleton Elementary School public or private?
Carleton Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.