- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton Township, MI
Rainbow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rainbow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261008004495
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainbow Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Clinton Township · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainbow Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Clinton Township, MI.
School address
District: Clintondale Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261008004495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Rainbow Elementary School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 261008004495 · Clinton Township, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.1:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles C Mcglinnen School (409 students)
Rainbow Elementary School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Rainbow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles C Mcgl
Charles C Mcglinnen School
409 students
- Clintondale Hi
Clintondale High School
360 students
- Robbie Hall Pa
Robbie Hall Parker School
337 students
- Clintondale Mi
Clintondale Middle School
269 students
- This school
Rainbow Elementary School
249 students
- Icampus Virtua
Icampus Virtual Learning School
246 students
What this shows Rainbow Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainbow Elementary School compares
Rainbow Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$18,162
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Clintondale Community Schools reports $18,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rainbow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles C Mcglinnen School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clintondale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbie Hall Parker School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clintondale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Icampus Virtual Learning School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainbow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 35.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Elementary School
How many students attend Rainbow Elementary School?
Rainbow Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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 Rainbow Elementary School?
75.9% of students at Rainbow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainbow Elementary School?
Rainbow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Rainbow Elementary School rank among schools in Clinton Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Clinton Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Clintondale Community Schools?
Besides Rainbow Elementary School, Clintondale Community Schools also operates Charles C Mcglinnen School (409 students), Clintondale High School (360 students), and Robbie Hall Parker School (337 students). See the Clintondale Community Schools district page for the complete list.