- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clawson, MI
Clawson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clawson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260993004482
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clawson Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Clawson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clawson Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clawson Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clawson, MI.
School address
District: Clawson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260993004482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Clawson Middle School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 260993004482 · Clawson, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 17.2:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul a Schalm School (543 students)
Clawson Middle School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clawson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul a Schalm
Paul a Schalm School
543 students
- Clawson High S
Clawson High School
369 students
- This school
Clawson Middle School
275 students
- Kenwood Elemen 184
Kenwood Elementary School
184 students
What this shows Clawson Middle School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clawson Middle School compares
Clawson Middle 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$16,575
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Clawson Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Clawson Public Schools reports $16,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clawson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul a Schalm School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clawson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clawson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clawson Middle School
How many students attend Clawson Middle School?
Clawson Middle School has 275 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clawson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clawson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clawson Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Clawson Middle School?
35.9% of students at Clawson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clawson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clawson Middle School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Clawson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clawson Middle School?
Clawson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Clawson Middle School rank among public schools in Clawson?
By Resource Investment Index, Clawson Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clawson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clawson Public Schools?
Besides Clawson Middle School, Clawson Public Schools also operates Paul a Schalm School (543 students), Clawson High School (369 students), and Kenwood Elementary School (184 students). See the Clawson Public Schools district page for the complete list.