At a glance
Reported students
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
47
ClareGladwin Area School: 47 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
3.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 55
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.9:1
What the reported data says about ClareGladwin Area School
ClareGladwin Area School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Clare. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District. NCES reports 47 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.6:1, below the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (100%) and Hispanic or Latino (0%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking ClareGladwin Area School
- 1How do the reported 3.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White100%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near ClareGladwin Area School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Community High School High · Harrison Community Schools | 09–12 | 281 | 3.9 mi |
| Harrison Middle School Middle · Harrison Community Schools | 06–08 | 279 | 4 mi |
| Robert M Larson Elementary School Elementary · Harrison Community Schools | 01–05 | 582 | 4.2 mi |
| Clare Pioneer High School High · Clare Public Schools | 09–12 | 45 | 9.5 mi |
| Clare High School High · Clare Public Schools | 09–12 | 478 | 9.5 mi |
| Clare Primary School Elementary · Clare Public Schools | PK–04 | 557 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about ClareGladwin Area School
What grades does ClareGladwin Area School serve?
ClareGladwin Area School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District.
How many students attend ClareGladwin Area School?
ClareGladwin Area School reported 47 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 55 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at ClareGladwin Area School?
The calculated ratio is 3.6:1, based on 47 students and 13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is ClareGladwin Area School a public, charter, or magnet school?
ClareGladwin Area School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of ClareGladwin Area School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is ClareGladwin Area School in?
ClareGladwin Area School is part of Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District, based in Clare, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near ClareGladwin Area School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harrison Community High School (3.9 mi), Harrison Middle School (4 mi), Robert M Larson Elementary School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.