- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Joseph, MI
Clarke School
Federal NCES profile for Clarke School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263285006831
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Saint Joseph · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Saint Joseph, MI.
School address
District: St. Joseph Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263285006831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Clarke School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 263285006831 · Saint Joseph, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 21:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: St Joseph High School (933 students)
Clarke School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clarke School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Joseph High
St Joseph High School
933 students
- Upton Middle S
Upton Middle School
690 students
- This school
Clarke School
462 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
423 students
- Brown School
Brown School
410 students
What this shows Clarke School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarke School compares
Clarke 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,812
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Asian 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Clarke School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Joseph Public Schools reports $12,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarke School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brown School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarke School
How many students attend Clarke School?
Clarke School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Joseph, MI. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarke School?
21.7% of students at Clarke School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke School?
The largest demographic group at Clarke School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Saint Joseph, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke School?
Clarke School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Clarke School rank among public schools in Saint Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph Public Schools?
Besides Clarke School, St. Joseph Public Schools also operates St Joseph High School (933 students), Upton Middle School (690 students), and Lincoln School (423 students). See the St. Joseph Public Schools district page for the complete list.