Enrollment
933
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarkston, MI
Sashabaw Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sashabaw Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260990004479
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sashabaw Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sashabaw Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sashabaw Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clarkston, MI.
School address
District: Clarkston Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260990004479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sashabaw Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sashabaw Middle School
Sashabaw Middle School is a large elementary school in Clarkston, Michigan, enrolling 933 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.6% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 933 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students) and Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students) alongside Sashabaw Middle 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 Sashabaw Middle School compares
Sashabaw Middle 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$14,490
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Sashabaw Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkston Community School District, which includes Sashabaw Middle School.
$14,490
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 63.5%
Federal 6.3%
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 Sashabaw Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarkston Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bailey Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Plains Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Knob Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sashabaw Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~933 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sashabaw Middle School
How many students attend Sashabaw Middle School?
Sashabaw Middle School has 933 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarkston, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sashabaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sashabaw Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Sashabaw Middle School?
21.6% of students at Sashabaw Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sashabaw Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sashabaw Middle School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Clarkston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sashabaw Middle School?
Sashabaw Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sashabaw Middle School rank among elementary schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sashabaw Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clarkston, 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 Clarkston on the city page.
Is Sashabaw Middle School a good school?
Sashabaw Middle School earns 37/100 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 Clarkston Community School District?
Besides Sashabaw Middle School, Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students), Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students), and Bailey Lake Elementary School (522 students). See the Clarkston Community School District district page for the complete list.
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