Carpenter School

www.aaps.k12.mi.us

445 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carpenter Elementary School is a public school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and serves as part of the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) district. Situated on Central Boulevard, the school functions as a community hub for local families, emphasizing a comprehensive educational approach that aligns with the district’s broader academic standards and commitment to fostering student success.

As a member of the AAPS network, Carpenter School benefits from the district's extensive resources, including a diverse curriculum, professional development for staff, and a focus on inclusive learning environments. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Ann Arbor Public Schools website.

445

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carpenter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	49
Black	132
Asian	28
Two or More	78
Pacific Islander	1

White
157 (35.3 %)
Black
132 (29.7 %)
Two or More
78 (17.5 %)
Hispanic
49 (11.0 %)
Asian
28 (6.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Ann Arbor Public Schools
Phone:	(734)997-1214
Website:	http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 89

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 75