Enrollment
455
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salk Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salk Elementary School
Salk Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Clinton Township, Michigan, enrolling 455 students.
At 16.9:1, 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 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 455 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 718 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #236.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Clinton Township's elementary schools, it stands alongside Huron Academy Grades 38 (408 students): Salk Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 17:1).
Fraser Public Schools also operates Fraser High School (1,431 students) and Richards Middle School (661 students) alongside Salk 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 Salk Elementary School compares
Salk 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,667
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fraser Public Schools, which includes Salk Elementary School.
$13,667
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
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 (~455 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Salk Elementary School a good school?
Salk Elementary School earns 29/100 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 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.
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