- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, MI
Clinton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261005004488
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clinton, MI.
School address
District: Clinton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261005004488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Clinton Elementary School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 261005004488 · Clinton, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 17.2:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (341 students)
Clinton Elementary School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clinton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clinton Elementary School
569 students
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
341 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle School
282 students
- Clinton Virtua 8
Clinton Virtual Jrsr High School
8 students
What this shows Clinton Elementary School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Elementary School compares
Clinton 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
38.3%
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
$12,228
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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Clinton Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Clinton Community Schools reports $12,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Virtual Jrsr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Elementary School
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary 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 Clinton Elementary School?
33.7% of students at Clinton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Elementary School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Clinton Elementary School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton Community Schools?
Besides Clinton Elementary School, Clinton Community Schools also operates Clinton High School (341 students), Clinton Middle School (282 students), and Clinton Virtual Jrsr High School (8 students). See the Clinton Community Schools district page for the complete list.