- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Paul a Schalm School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 260993004484 · Clawson, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 17:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Clawson High School (369 students)
Paul a Schalm School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Paul a Schalm School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paul a Schalm School
543 students
- Clawson High S
Clawson High School
369 students
- Clawson Middle
Clawson Middle School
275 students
- Kenwood Elemen 184
Kenwood Elementary School
184 students
What this shows Paul a Schalm School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul a Schalm School compares
Paul a Schalm 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,575
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Clawson Public Schools reports $16,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~543 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.