Enrollment
557
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clare, MI
Clare Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Clare Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260975004464
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clare Primary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Clare · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clare Primary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clare Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Clare, MI.
School address
District: Clare Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260975004464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clare Primary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clare Primary School
Clare Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Clare, Michigan, enrolling 557 students.
At 16.9:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 563 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #420, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% 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 High School (478 students) and Clare Middle School (474 students) alongside Clare Primary 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 Primary School compares
Clare Primary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Clare Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clare Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clare Pioneer High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clare Primary 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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 (~557 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clare Primary School
How many students attend Clare Primary School?
Clare Primary School has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clare, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clare Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clare Primary School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Clare Primary School?
55.1% of students at Clare Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clare Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Clare Primary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Clare, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clare Primary School?
Clare Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clare Primary School rank among public schools in Clare?
By Resource Investment Index, Clare Primary School ranks #5 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 Primary School a good school?
Clare Primary School earns 20/100 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 Primary School, Clare Public Schools also operates Clare High School (478 students), Clare Middle School (474 students), and Clare Pioneer High School (45 students). See the Clare Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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