- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Clare Primary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 260975004464 · Clare, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 16.9:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Clare High School (478 students)
Clare Primary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clare Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clare Primary School
557 students
- Clare High Sch
Clare High School
478 students
- Clare Middle S
Clare Middle School
474 students
- Clare Pioneer 45
Clare Pioneer High School
45 students
What this shows Clare Primary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clare Primary School compares
Clare Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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 (~557 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.