- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton Township, MI
Charles C Mcglinnen School
Federal NCES profile for Charles C Mcglinnen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261008004493
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles C Mcglinnen School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Clinton Township · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles C Mcglinnen School has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles C Mcglinnen School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Clinton Township, MI.
School address
District: Clintondale Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261008004493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Charles C Mcglinnen School shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 261008004493 · Clinton Township, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 29.2:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Clintondale High School (360 students)
Charles C Mcglinnen School shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Charles C Mcglinnen School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charles C Mcglinnen School
409 students
- Clintondale Hi
Clintondale High School
360 students
- Robbie Hall Pa
Robbie Hall Parker School
337 students
- Clintondale Mi
Clintondale Middle School
269 students
- Rainbow Elemen
Rainbow Elementary School
249 students
- Icampus Virtua
Icampus Virtual Learning School
246 students
What this shows Charles C Mcglinnen School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles C Mcglinnen School compares
Charles C Mcglinnen School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 67% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,162
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.5%
White 35.5%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Charles C Mcglinnen School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Clintondale Community Schools reports $18,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles C Mcglinnen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clintondale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbie Hall Parker School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clintondale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Icampus Virtual Learning School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles C Mcglinnen School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 35.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charles C Mcglinnen School
How many students attend Charles C Mcglinnen School?
Charles C Mcglinnen School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles C Mcglinnen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles C Mcglinnen School is 29.2:1, which is 67% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles C Mcglinnen School?
87.2% of students at Charles C Mcglinnen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles C Mcglinnen School?
The largest demographic group at Charles C Mcglinnen School is African American at 46.5% of enrollment, in Clinton Township, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles C Mcglinnen School?
Charles C Mcglinnen School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles C Mcglinnen School rank among schools in Clinton Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles C Mcglinnen School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Clinton Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Clintondale Community Schools?
Besides Charles C Mcglinnen School, Clintondale Community Schools also operates Clintondale High School (360 students), Robbie Hall Parker School (337 students), and Clintondale Middle School (269 students). See the Clintondale Community Schools district page for the complete list.