Enrollment
474
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clare Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clare Middle School
Clare Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Clare, Michigan, enrolling 474 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 474 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 727 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #220.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clare Public Schools also operates Clare Primary School (557 students) and Clare High School (478 students) alongside Clare Middle 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 Clare Middle School compares
Clare Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clare Public Schools, which includes Clare Middle School.
$11,973
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 58.5%
Federal 22.1%
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 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
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary 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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clare Middle School a good school?
Clare Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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