Enrollment
543
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clawson, MI
Paul a Schalm School
Federal NCES profile for Paul a Schalm School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260993004484
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul a Schalm School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Clawson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul a Schalm School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul a Schalm School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clawson, MI.
School address
District: Clawson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260993004484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul a Schalm School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul a Schalm School
Paul a Schalm School is a mid-sized elementary school in Clawson, Michigan, enrolling 543 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 543 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 605 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #122.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Clawson Public Schools also operates Clawson High School (369 students) and Clawson Middle School (275 students) alongside Paul a Schalm School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Paul a Schalm School compares
Paul a Schalm School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$14,531
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Paul a Schalm School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clawson Public Schools, which includes Paul a Schalm School.
$14,531
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 47.3%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Paul a Schalm School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clawson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clawson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul a Schalm School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Paul a Schalm School
How many students attend Paul a Schalm School?
Paul a Schalm School has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clawson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul a Schalm School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul a Schalm School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Paul a Schalm School?
34.6% of students at Paul a Schalm School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul a Schalm School?
The largest demographic group at Paul a Schalm School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Clawson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul a Schalm School?
Paul a Schalm School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul a Schalm School rank among public schools in Clawson?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul a Schalm School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clawson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clawson on the city page.
Is Paul a Schalm School a good school?
Paul a Schalm School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clawson Public Schools?
Besides Paul a Schalm School, Clawson Public Schools also operates Clawson High School (369 students), Clawson Middle School (275 students), and Kenwood Elementary School (184 students). See the Clawson Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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