Enrollment
249
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rainbow Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rainbow Elementary School
Rainbow Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clinton Township, Michigan, enrolling 249 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 371 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clintondale Community Schools also operates Charles C Mcglinnen School (409 students) and Clintondale High School (360 students) alongside Rainbow Elementary 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 Rainbow Elementary School compares
Rainbow Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,870
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 + 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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clintondale Community Schools, which includes Rainbow Elementary School.
$13,870
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 59.3%
Federal 16.8%
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 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
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~249 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rainbow Elementary School a good school?
Rainbow Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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