How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Clarke School | Fair Plain East Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Joseph, MI | Benton Harbor, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 462 | 150 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.0% | 91.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Clarke School | Fair Plain East Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,812 | $20,390 |
| District | St. Joseph Public Schools | Benton Harbor Area Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Clarke School | Fair Plain East Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.6% | 3.3% |
| African American | 4.1% | 88.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Asian | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Clarke School | Fair Plain East Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.0% | 63.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 36 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.