Enrollment
424
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clio, MI
Clio Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Clio Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261011004501
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clio Intermediate School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Clio · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clio Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clio Intermediate School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Clio, MI.
School address
District: Clio Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261011004501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clio Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clio Intermediate School
Clio Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Clio, Michigan, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 27% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 692 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #673, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clio Area School District also operates George a Lacure Elem School (726 students) and Clio Area High School (684 students) alongside Clio Intermediate 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 Clio Intermediate School compares
Clio Intermediate 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$11,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Clio Intermediate School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clio Area School District, which includes Clio Intermediate School.
$11,543
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 19.1%
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 Clio Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George a Lacure Elem School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clio Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clio Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ac Edgerton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clio Community High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clio Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 38.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary 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 (~424 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clio Intermediate School
How many students attend Clio Intermediate School?
Clio Intermediate School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clio, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clio Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clio Intermediate School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clio Intermediate School?
55.7% of students at Clio Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clio Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Clio Intermediate School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Clio, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clio Intermediate School?
Clio Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clio Intermediate School rank among public schools in Clio?
By Resource Investment Index, Clio Intermediate School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Clio, 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 Clio on the city page.
Is Clio Intermediate School a good school?
Clio Intermediate School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. 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 Clio Area School District?
Besides Clio Intermediate School, Clio Area School District also operates George a Lacure Elem School (726 students), Clio Area High School (684 students), and Clio Middle School (564 students). See the Clio Area School District district page for the complete list.
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