- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
St Clair Middle School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 261242004944 · Saint Clair, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 17.1:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: St Clair High School (715 students)
St Clair Middle School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
St Clair Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Clair High
St Clair High School
715 students
- This school
St Clair Middle School
614 students
- Marine City Hi
Marine City High School
437 students
- Gearing Elemen
Gearing Elementary School
353 students
- Belle River El
Belle River Elementary School
343 students
- Pine River Ele
Pine River Elementary School
335 students
What this shows St Clair Middle School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Clair Middle School compares
St Clair 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for East China School District reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.