Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

What Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered at G-3475 W. Court Street in Flint, Michigan, operating under the authority of the Michigan Department of Education and the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD). The district operates nine school buildings: Carman-Ainsworth High School (grades 9-12), Carman-Ainsworth Middle School (grades 6-8), four elementary schools (Dillon, Dye, Randels, Rankin), the TLC Early Childhood Center, and Atlantis Alternative Education. It also delivers Community Education programming and operates the Flint Township C-A Senior Center as a joint venture with the Charter Township of Flint. Core services include academic instruction, athletics (fall/winter/spring/summer sports), fine arts (instrumental music, vocal music, theater, visual arts), STEM, special education (co-taught settings, resource room, self-contained classrooms, speech/OT/PT services), student support services (504, ESOL), and transportation (approximately 3,000 students daily over 500,000 miles annually). Technology infrastructure is built on a standard stack of vendor EdTech platforms with no proprietary technology: Synergy student information system with ParentVUE/StudentVUE portals, Illuminate and NWEA for assessment, Google Classroom and Blackboard for LMS, Lexia/SuccessMaker for adaptive literacy/math, Xello and Career Cruising for college/career planning, Panorama Ed for social-emotional surveys, EdPlan for IEP management, Clever for SSO, Frontline for HR, Finalsite for the district website, and SchoolMessenger for communications.

Revenue is generated primarily through Michigan per-pupil foundation allowance (state funding), federal categorical grants (Title I, Title II, IDEA), local property taxes, and USDA National School Lunch Program reimbursement under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which provides one free breakfast and one free lunch daily to all enrolled students during the 2026-2027 school year. Adult meals are priced at $3.50 (breakfast) and $5.50 (lunch) per transaction. The district additionally captures Schools of Choice enrollment from neighboring districts during an annual May-August window and operates the Education Foundation for fundraising. The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education (with two non-voting student members) under Superintendent Gina Ryan, who succeeded Cathy McGilvery in 2024 after 25 years within the district. As a government entity, Carman-Ainsworth has no equity ownership, no parent company, no subsidiaries beyond the jointly-controlled Senior Center, and no external funding rounds.

Name

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

Legal name

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

Website

https://carman.k12.mi.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1837

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools is a public K-12 school district operating nine schools in Flint and Flint Township, Michigan, serving approximately 4,000-5,000 students with academic, athletic, special education, and transportation services funded by state per-pupil aid, federal grants, and local property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Child nutrition programs
• Student transportation services
• Special education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Flint

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: District operates as a public school district funded primarily through state per-pupil funding, federal grants (Title I, Title II, IDEA, etc.), and local property taxes. Additional revenue comes from food service programs, community education programs, and potential bond measures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools is a public K-12 school district in Flint, Michigan operating 8 schools (high school, middle school, four elementary schools, early childhood center, and alternative education) plus community education. It delivers comprehensive educational services including core academics, athletics, fine arts, STEM, special education, free child nutrition under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), and student transportation serving approximately 3,000 students daily over 500,000 miles annually. The district also operates the Flint Township C-A Senior Center in partnership with Charter Township of Flint.

Product overview

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools is a public K-12 school district operating as a unified educational platform consisting of eight schools: Carman-Ainsworth High School (CAHS), Carman-Ainsworth Middle School (CAMS), four elementary schools (Dillon, Dye, Randels, Rankin), TLC Early Childhood Center, and Atlantis Alternative Education, plus Community Education programs. The district provides comprehensive educational services including core academic programs, athletics (fall/winter/spring/summer sports), fine arts (instrumental music, vocal music, theater, visual arts), STEM education, special education services, child nutrition (participating in CEP for free meals), transportation services (3,000 students daily), and the Flint Township C-A Senior Center partnership. Supporting technology platforms include ParentVUE/StudentVUE portals for student information access, online registration, and integration with various educational software platforms (NWEA assessment, Illuminate, enVision Math, HMH, Lexia, SuccessMaker, Xello). The district also operates the Carman-Ainsworth Education Foundation supporting music education through endowed funds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carman-Ainsworth High School (CAHS) High school (grades 9-12) offering comprehensive academic programs, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities including marching band and various sports teams for students in the Flint/Genesee County area.
• Carman-Ainsworth Middle School (CAMS) Middle school (grades 6-8) providing academic instruction, athletics programs, and fine arts opportunities for early adolescent students.
• Elementary Schools (Dillon, Dye, Randels, Rankin) Four elementary schools serving students in early and primary grades with academic programs including Title I support and science curriculum.
• TLC Early Childhood Center Early childhood education center offering preschool programs including GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program).
• Atlantis Alternative Education Alternative education program providing alternative learning pathways for students needing non-traditional educational settings.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program including fall, winter, spring, and summer sports for middle and high school students across varsity, JV, and freshman levels in multiple sports.
• Fine Arts Program District-wide fine arts program including instrumental music, vocal music, theater, and visual arts with performances throughout the year.
• Child Nutrition Services School meal program participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students through the National School Lunch Program.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs including co-taught settings, resource room, self-contained classrooms, speech/language services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social work services.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services safely transporting approximately 3,000 students daily over 500,000 miles annually across the district.
• Flint Township C-A Senior Center Senior center partnership between Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools and Charter Township of Flint providing activities, wellness programs, social events, educational classes, resource referrals, and medical equipment loans for senior residents, fully funded by Genesee County Senior Millage.
• Schools of Choice Program Open enrollment program allowing students from other districts to apply for K-12 enrollment (applications available May 11 - August 14, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year).
• Carman-Ainsworth Education Foundation Education foundation providing awards, scholarships, and fundraising support for district programs including the Hart Lage Endowed Music Memorial Fund.

Quantifiable outcome

• District safely transports 3,000 students daily over 500,000 miles each year

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration24 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Genesee Intermediate School District for shared services, special education coordination, technology platforms (ParentVUE/Synergy), professional development, and consortium purchasing (GCAPS AppliTrack for employment). GISD provides technology infrastructure and regional coordination for the 21 local school districts in Genesee County.
• USDA National School Lunch ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch Program, providing one free breakfast and one free lunch daily to all enrolled students. Program operates under USDA guidelines and federal reimbursement.
• Michigan Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partnership for educational standards, funding programs (Title I, Title II, IDEA, 23g MI Kids Back on Track), wellness policy compliance, and special education oversight through MARSE and IDEA guidelines.
• Charter Township of FlintcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Charter Township of Flint to operate the Flint Township/Carman-Ainsworth Senior Center. Center is located at 2071 S. Graham Road and provides senior activities and services, fully funded by Genesee County Senior Millage.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Genesee Intermediate School District: Regional intermediate school district providing shared services (Synergy/ParentVUE, GCAPS AppliTrack, professional development) to Carman-Ainsworth and other Genesee County districts. Compares as the ecosystem/overlayer rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Flint Community Schools: Public K-12 district serving the city of Flint alongside Carman-Ainsworth. Directly comparable as a Genesee County public school district competing for the same residential and Schools-of-Choice students under the same state funding formula.
• Fenton Area Public Schools: Bordering Genesee County public K-12 district serving the Fenton area. Comparable in school-building structure, athletics/fine arts programming, and state funding mechanics.
• Davison Community Schools: Genesee County public K-12 district of similar scale and demographic profile. Comparable on funding model, school-building count, and Schools-of-Choice competition dynamics.
• Grand Blanc Community Schools: Adjacent Genesee County public K-12 district with similar school-building footprint and grade structure. Competes with Carman-Ainsworth for Schools-of-Choice enrollment in the same regional labor market.
• Lake Fenton Community Schools: Small Genesee County public K-12 district adjacent to the Fenton service area. Comparable in funding model and program offering at a smaller scale; useful for benchmarking operating efficiency per pupil.
• Kearsley Community Schools: Genesee County public K-12 district serving a neighboring community with comparable per-pupil funding exposure and program structure. Directly relevant for benchmarking enrollment trends and CEP participation.
• Swartz Creek Community Schools: Neighboring Genesee County public K-12 district with a comparable enrollment size and program mix (athletics, fine arts, special education). Directly competes for students in the Flint Township service corridor.

Regional players

• L'Anse Creuse Public Schools: Macomb County, Michigan public K-12 district of comparable size and grade structure. Comparable as a Michigan public school operator under the same state funding model, but geographically separate from Carman-Ainsworth's market.
• Rochester Community Schools: Larger Michigan public K-12 district in Oakland County. Comparable as a Michigan public K-12 operator under the same state foundation allowance framework, but serves a different (more affluent) catchment and does not compete for Carman-Ainsworth students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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