- Enrollment
- 1,552
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Springfield Plains Elem School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 260990000233 · Clarkston, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 14.1:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkston High School (1,552 students)
Springfield Plains Elem School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Springfield Plains Elem 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
- Sashabaw Middl
Sashabaw Middle School
933 students
- Bailey Lake El 522
Bailey Lake Elementary School
522 students
- This school 495
Springfield Plains Elem School
495 students
- Pine Knob Elem 487
Pine Knob Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Springfield Plains Elem School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield Plains Elem School compares
Springfield Plains Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,007
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~495 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.