Elementary Schools in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

The Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district in Michigan operates four elementary schools: Dye Elementary School, Randels Elementary School, Rankin Elementary School, and Gladys Dillon Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in the Carman-Ainsworth community.

Among the four schools, Rankin Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 989 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools in 2024-2025. Rankin consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency for 4th and 5th grades, and has the highest 5th grade Science proficiency at 17.9%. Gladys Dillon Elementary School also shows promise, with the lowest student-teacher ratio and the highest per-student spending, which may contribute to its relatively strong performance in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all schools performing below the state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency across grade levels. Additionally, the schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.5%, which may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance. The district's overall ranking, with all schools in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district.