- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkston, MI
Clarkston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarkston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260990004473
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkston Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarkston Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkston Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Clarkston, MI.
School address
District: Clarkston Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260990004473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Clarkston Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 260990004473 · Clarkston, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 14.9:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkston High School (1,552 students)
Clarkston Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clarkston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarkston High
Clarkston High School
1,552 students
- Clarkston Juni
Clarkston Junior High School
1,007 students
- Sashabaw Middl
Sashabaw Middle School
933 students
- Bailey Lake El 522
Bailey Lake Elementary School
522 students
- Springfield Pl 495
Springfield Plains Elem School
495 students
- This school 416
Clarkston Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Clarkston Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarkston Elementary School compares
Clarkston Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 72% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Clarkston Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Clarkston Community School District reports $16,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarkston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarkston Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sashabaw Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bailey Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield Plains Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Clarkston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarkston Elementary School
How many students attend Clarkston Elementary School?
Clarkston Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarkston, MI. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkston Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower 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 Clarkston Elementary School?
15.0% of students at Clarkston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarkston Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Clarkston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkston Elementary School?
Clarkston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Clarkston Elementary School rank among schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkston Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Clarkston, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarkston on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarkston Community School District?
Besides Clarkston Elementary School, Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students), Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students), and Sashabaw Middle School (933 students). See the Clarkston Community School District district page for the complete list.