- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calumet, MI
Clk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260769004353
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clk Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Calumet · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clk Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clk Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Calumet, MI.
School address
District: Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw · Michigan
NCES ID 260769004353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Clk Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 260769004353 · Calumet, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 15.5:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Calumet High School (525 students)
Clk Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calumet High S
Calumet High School
525 students
- This school
Clk Elementary School
496 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
275 students
- Chshorizons Sc 73
Chshorizons School
73 students
What this shows Clk Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clk Elementary School compares
Clk 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$15,146
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Clk Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw reports $15,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chshorizons School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Calumet
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clk Elementary School
How many students attend Clk Elementary School?
Clk Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calumet, MI. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clk Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Clk Elementary School?
53.6% of students at Clk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clk Elementary School is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Calumet, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clk Elementary School?
Clk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Clk Elementary School rank among public schools in Calumet?
By Resource Investment Index, Clk Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Calumet, 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 Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw?
Besides Clk Elementary School, Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw also operates Calumet High School (525 students), Washington Middle School (275 students), and Chshorizons School (73 students). See the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw district page for the complete list.