Rankin Elementary School

www.carman.k12.mi.us

237 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rankin Elementary School, located at 3459 Mundy Ave in Swartz Creek, Michigan, is a public elementary school serving students within the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and providing a variety of classroom resources, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their middle and high school years.

The school benefits from its affiliation with the Carman-Ainsworth district, which provides students with access to a broader network of educational programs, specialized support services, and extracurricular opportunities. With its small-school atmosphere, Rankin Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific curriculum information can find further details on the district’s official website at http://www.carman.k12.mi.us.

237

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rankin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	21
Black	63
Asian	2
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
113 (47.7%)
Black
63 (26.6%)
Two or More
37 (15.6%)
Hispanic
21 (8.9%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-4605
Website:	http://www.carman.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 72