Enrollment
1,007
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkston, MI
Clarkston Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Clarkston Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260990004474
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkston Junior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarkston Junior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkston Junior High School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Clarkston, MI.
School address
District: Clarkston Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260990004474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarkston Junior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarkston Junior High School
Clarkston Junior High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Clarkston, Michigan, enrolling 1,007 students.
At 16.8:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,007 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clarkston's public schools, it stands alongside Renaissance Virtual School (63 students): Clarkston Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 21:1).
Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students) and Sashabaw Middle School (933 students) alongside Clarkston Junior High 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 Clarkston Junior High School compares
Clarkston Junior High 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$14,490
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Clarkston Junior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkston Community School District, which includes Clarkston Junior High School.
$14,490
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 63.5%
Federal 6.3%
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 Clarkston Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sashabaw Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bailey Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Plains Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Knob Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkston Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Clarkston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,007 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarkston Junior High School
How many students attend Clarkston Junior High School?
Clarkston Junior High School has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarkston, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkston Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkston Junior High School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Clarkston Junior High School?
18.2% of students at Clarkston Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkston Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Clarkston Junior High School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Clarkston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkston Junior High School?
Clarkston Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarkston Junior High School rank among schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkston Junior High School ranks #6 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.
Is Clarkston Junior High School a good school?
Clarkston Junior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Clarkston Community School District?
Besides Clarkston Junior High School, Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students), Sashabaw Middle School (933 students), and Bailey Lake Elementary School (522 students). See the Clarkston Community School District district page for the complete list.
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