Enrollment
409
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles C Mcglinnen School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles C Mcglinnen School
Charles C Mcglinnen School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clinton Township, Michigan, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 67% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 87.2% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 400 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #312, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clintondale Community Schools also operates Clintondale High School (360 students) and Robbie Hall Parker School (337 students) alongside Charles C Mcglinnen School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles C Mcglinnen School compares
Charles C Mcglinnen School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,870
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clintondale Community Schools, which includes Charles C Mcglinnen School.
$13,870
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 59.3%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charles C Mcglinnen School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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