Enrollment
614
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Clair, MI
St Clair Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St Clair Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261242004944
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Clair Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Saint Clair · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
St Clair Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Clair Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Clair, MI.
School address
District: East China School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261242004944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Clair Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Clair Middle School
St Clair Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Saint Clair, Michigan, enrolling 614 students.
At 17.1:1, 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 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 544 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #388, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 614 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
East China School District also operates St Clair High School (715 students) and Marine City High School (437 students) alongside St Clair 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 St Clair Middle School compares
St Clair 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 93.3%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, St Clair Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East China School District, which includes St Clair Middle School.
$12,232
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 52.8%
Federal 7.5%
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 St Clair Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marine City High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gearing Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle River Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine River Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Clair Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~614 students)
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Frequently asked questions about St Clair Middle School
How many students attend St Clair Middle School?
St Clair Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Clair, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Clair Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Clair Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 St Clair Middle School?
30.2% of students at St Clair Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Clair Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St Clair Middle School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Saint Clair, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Clair Middle School?
St Clair Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 St Clair Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Clair?
By Resource Investment Index, St Clair Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Clair, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saint Clair on the city page.
Is St Clair Middle School a good school?
St Clair Middle School earns 24/100 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 East China School District?
Besides St Clair Middle School, East China School District also operates St Clair High School (715 students), Marine City High School (437 students), and Gearing Elementary School (353 students). See the East China School District district page for the complete list.
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