Enrollment
495
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkston, MI
Springfield Plains Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Plains Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260990000233
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Plains Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Plains Elem School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Plains Elem School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Clarkston, MI.
School address
District: Clarkston Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260990000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Plains Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Plains Elem School
Springfield Plains Elem School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clarkston, Michigan, enrolling 495 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 495 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Clarkston's public schools, it stands alongside Renaissance Virtual School (63 students): Springfield Plains Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 21:1).
Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students) and Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students) alongside Springfield Plains Elem 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 Springfield Plains Elem School compares
Springfield Plains Elem 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Michigan - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Springfield Plains Elem 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 Springfield Plains Elem 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 Springfield Plains Elem 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sashabaw Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bailey Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Knob Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Plains Elem 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
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Clarkston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~495 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Plains Elem School
How many students attend Springfield Plains Elem School?
Springfield Plains Elem School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarkston, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Plains Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Plains Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Springfield Plains Elem School?
16.2% of students at Springfield Plains Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Plains Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Plains Elem School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Clarkston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Plains Elem School?
Springfield Plains Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Springfield Plains Elem School rank among schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Plains Elem School ranks #4 of 6 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 schools in Clarkston on the city page.
Is Springfield Plains Elem School a good school?
Springfield Plains Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Clarkston Community School District?
Besides Springfield Plains Elem School, Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston High School (1,552 students), Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students), and Sashabaw Middle School (933 students). See the Clarkston Community School District district page for the complete list.
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