- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Detroit, MI
Clippert Academy
Federal NCES profile for Clippert Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260110307754
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clippert Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clippert Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clippert Academy ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110307754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Clippert Academy grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 260110307754 · Detroit, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 24.9:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Clippert Academy grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clippert Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 424
Clippert Academy
424 students
What this shows Clippert Academy reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clippert Academy compares
Clippert Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 45% | 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
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
African American 6.6%
White 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Clippert Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clippert Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clippert Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in Detroit
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clippert Academy
How many students attend Clippert Academy?
Clippert Academy has 424 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clippert Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Clippert Academy is 24.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clippert Academy?
78.9% of students at Clippert Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clippert Academy?
The largest demographic group at Clippert Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clippert Academy?
Clippert Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Clippert Academy rank among middle schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Clippert Academy ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Clippert Academy, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.