- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clare, MI
Clare Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clare Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260975004466
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clare Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Clare · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clare Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clare Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Clare, MI.
School address
District: Clare Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260975004466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Clare Middle School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 260975004466 · Clare, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 17.6:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Clare Primary School (557 students)
Clare Middle School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clare Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clare Primary
Clare Primary School
557 students
- Clare High Sch
Clare High School
478 students
- This school
Clare Middle School
474 students
- Clare Pioneer 45
Clare Pioneer High School
45 students
What this shows Clare Middle School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clare Middle School compares
Clare Middle 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$12,670
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
24
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Clare Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Clare Public Schools reports $12,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clare Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clare High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clare Pioneer High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clare Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clare Middle School
How many students attend Clare Middle School?
Clare Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clare, MI. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clare Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clare Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clare Middle School?
45.4% of students at Clare Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clare Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clare Middle School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Clare, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clare Middle School?
Clare Middle 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 Clare Middle School rank among public schools in Clare?
By Resource Investment Index, Clare Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Clare, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clare on the city page.
What other schools are in Clare Public Schools?
Besides Clare Middle School, Clare Public Schools also operates Clare Primary School (557 students), Clare High School (478 students), and Clare Pioneer High School (45 students). See the Clare Public Schools district page for the complete list.