- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tawas City, MI
Clara B Bolen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clara B Bolen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263351006887
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara B Bolen Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Tawas City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara B Bolen Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara B Bolen Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Tawas City, MI.
School address
District: Tawas Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263351006887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Clara B Bolen Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263351006887 · Tawas City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 17.3:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Tawas Area High School (351 students)
Clara B Bolen Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clara B Bolen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clara B Bolen Elementary School
433 students
- Tawas Area Hig
Tawas Area High School
351 students
- Tawas Area Mid
Tawas Area Middle School
340 students
What this shows Clara B Bolen Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara B Bolen Elementary School compares
Clara B Bolen Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$13,159
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Clara B Bolen Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Tawas Area Schools reports $13,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clara B Bolen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawas Area High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tawas Area Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara B Bolen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara B Bolen Elementary School
How many students attend Clara B Bolen Elementary School?
Clara B Bolen Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tawas City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara B Bolen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara B Bolen Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clara B Bolen Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Clara B Bolen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara B Bolen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clara B Bolen Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Tawas City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara B Bolen Elementary School?
Clara B Bolen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Clara B Bolen Elementary School rank among schools in Tawas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara B Bolen Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Tawas City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tawas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Tawas Area Schools?
Besides Clara B Bolen Elementary School, Tawas Area Schools also operates Tawas Area High School (351 students) and Tawas Area Middle School (340 students). See the Tawas Area Schools district page for the complete list.