- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Sashabaw Middle School held near 969 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 260990004479 · Clarkston, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 15.8:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkston High School (1,552 students)
Sashabaw Middle School held near 969 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sashabaw Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarkston High
Clarkston High School
1,552 students
- Clarkston Juni
Clarkston Junior High School
1,007 students
- This school
Sashabaw Middle School
933 students
- Bailey Lake El 522
Bailey Lake Elementary School
522 students
- Springfield Pl 495
Springfield Plains Elem School
495 students
- Pine Knob Elem 487
Pine Knob Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Sashabaw Middle School reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sashabaw Middle School compares
Sashabaw Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Clarkston Community School District reports $16,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,007
- 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
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 (~933 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 984 (2022-23) → 969 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.