Carpenter Elementary School

Carpenter Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
4250 Central Blvd,  Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Public Schools
4.0
4.1
467 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
35.3%
Black
29.7%
Two or more races
17.5%
Hispanic
11%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Most Diverse Public ES in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
8/5/2016
My daughter's kindergarten teacher was great. However, based on the homework that I've seen, I feel that the kindergartners were perhaps not challenged enough.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/10/2025
I’m a parent of two students at Carpenter Elementary and recently had a deeply troubling experience. I was contacted about a field trip, gave a clear “no,” and was told my daughter would stay on campus. Instead, the school took her off-site without my consent, after calling her dad for verbal permis...
4.0 parent
5/7/2023
We love the engagement of the administration and the teacher experience has been largely positive. We came from a previous school district that was not responsive to the needs of our children and it has been a night-to-day improvement at Carpenter. My kids get the support they need and I don't feel...
2.0 parent
9/4/2017
It is unfortunate that some teachers at this school are not engaging nor inclusively or effectively instructing the children. Also, their remedial reading program is ineffective. Many children have progressed only 1 level the entire school year.
5.0 parent
1/29/2015
Recently moved from out of state and couldn't be more happy with Carpenter. Tremendous teacher and principal involvement. Excellent after school programs.

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Carpenter Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Ann Arbor, MI, in the Pittsfield Township neighborhood, and is served by the Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 467 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Carpenter Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $610,972. Discover additional schools in the area, like Washtenaw County Youth Center - Educational Progra, Ypsilanti Community High School, Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College, and more. Learn more about what Ann Arbor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carpenter Elementary School.

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