- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarkston, MI
North Sashabaw Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Sashabaw Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260990004478
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Sashabaw Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Sashabaw Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Sashabaw Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clarkston, MI.
School address
District: Clarkston Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260990004478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
North Sashabaw Elementary School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 260990004478 · Clarkston, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 9.2:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkston High School (1,552 students)
North Sashabaw Elementary School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Sashabaw Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarkston High
Clarkston High School
1,552 students
- Clarkston Juni
Clarkston Junior High School
1,007 students
- Sashabaw Middl
Sashabaw Middle School
933 students
- Bailey Lake El 522
Bailey Lake Elementary School
522 students
- Springfield Pl 495
Springfield Plains Elem School
495 students
- This school 313
North Sashabaw Elementary School
313 students
What this shows North Sashabaw Elementary School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Sashabaw Elementary School compares
North Sashabaw Elementary School 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$16,234
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, North Sashabaw Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Clarkston Community School District reports $16,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Sashabaw Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarkston Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sashabaw Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bailey Lake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Plains Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Sashabaw Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Sashabaw Elementary School
How many students attend North Sashabaw Elementary School?
North Sashabaw Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarkston, MI. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Sashabaw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Sashabaw Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 47% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% 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 North Sashabaw Elementary School?
57.8% of students at North Sashabaw Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Sashabaw Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Sashabaw Elementary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Clarkston, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Sashabaw Elementary School?
North Sashabaw Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Sashabaw Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, North Sashabaw Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clarkston, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clarkston on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarkston Community School District?
Besides North Sashabaw Elementary School, Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students), Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students), and Sashabaw Middle School (933 students). See the Clarkston Community School District district page for the complete list.