- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton Township, MI
Salk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Salk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261482005177
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salk Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Clinton Township · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Salk Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salk Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton Township, MI.
School address
District: Fraser Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261482005177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Salk Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 261482005177 · Clinton Township, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 16.9:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fraser High School (1,431 students)
Salk Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Salk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fraser High Sc
Fraser High School
1,431 students
- Richards Middl
Richards Middle School
661 students
- This school 455
Salk Elementary School
455 students
- Eisenhower Ele 391
Eisenhower Elementary School
391 students
- Thomas a Ediso 378
Thomas a Edison Elem School
378 students
- Walt Disney El 366
Walt Disney Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Salk Elementary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salk Elementary School compares
Salk 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$14,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Salk Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Fraser Public Schools reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richards Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walt Disney Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton Township
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salk Elementary School
How many students attend Salk Elementary School?
Salk Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salk Elementary School is 16.9:1, 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 Salk Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Salk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Salk Elementary School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Clinton Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salk Elementary School?
Salk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Salk Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Clinton Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Salk Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Clinton Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Fraser Public Schools?
Besides Salk Elementary School, Fraser Public Schools also operates Fraser High School (1,431 students), Richards Middle School (661 students), and Eisenhower Elementary School (391 students). See the Fraser Public Schools district page for the complete list.