- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hesperia, MI
Patricia St Clair Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Patricia St Clair Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261827005490
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patricia St Clair Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Patricia St Clair Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patricia St Clair Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hesperia, MI.
School address
District: Hesperia Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261827005490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Patricia St Clair Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 261827005490 · Hesperia, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 15.4:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesperia High School (247 students)
Patricia St Clair Elementary School shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Patricia St Clair Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Patricia St Clair Elementary School
354 students
- Hesperia High
Hesperia High School
247 students
- David C Outwin
David C Outwin Middle School
198 students
- Hesperia Commu 3
Hesperia Community Education
3 students
What this shows Patricia St Clair Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patricia St Clair Elementary School compares
Patricia St Clair Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.3%
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
$15,308
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
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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Patricia St Clair Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hesperia Community Schools reports $15,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patricia St Clair Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David C Outwin Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Community Education | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Patricia St Clair Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patricia St Clair Elementary School
How many students attend Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
Patricia St Clair Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hesperia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patricia St Clair Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
74.4% of students at Patricia St Clair Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Patricia St Clair Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Hesperia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
Patricia St Clair Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Patricia St Clair Elementary School rank among public schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Patricia St Clair Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hesperia, 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 Hesperia Community Schools?
Besides Patricia St Clair Elementary School, Hesperia Community Schools also operates Hesperia High School (247 students), David C Outwin Middle School (198 students), and Hesperia Community Education (3 students). See the Hesperia Community Schools district page for the complete list.