Clare Primary School in Clare, MI

At a glance

Reported students

557

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

90th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

476

Clare Primary School: 557 reported students.

State peer staffing position

56th percentile

16.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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: 777
Teachers (FTE): 35.4
Student–teacher ratio: 21.9:1

What the reported data says about Clare Primary School

Clare Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Clare. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Clare Public Schools. NCES reports 557 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (89.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Clare Primary School

1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.3%
Students with disabilities: 10.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 54.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.57
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White89.9%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.5%

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

Gifted and talented

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Clare High School

High · Grades 09–12

478 reported students

Clare Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

474 reported students

Clare Pioneer High School

High · Grades 09–12

45 reported students

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Public schools near Clare Primary 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
Clare Middle School Middle · Clare Public Schools	05–08	474	under 0.1 mi
Clare High School High · Clare Public Schools	09–12	478	0.2 mi
Clare Pioneer High School High · Clare Public Schools	09–12	45	1 mi
Farwell Middle School Middle · Farwell Area Schools	04–07	281	4.8 mi
Farwell High School High · Farwell Area Schools	08–12	344	4.8 mi
Farwell Elementary School Elementary · Farwell Area Schools	PK–03	336	4.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Clare Primary School

What grades does Clare Primary School serve?

Clare Primary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clare Public Schools.

How many students attend Clare Primary School?

Clare Primary School reported 557 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 777 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Clare Primary School?

The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 557 students and 34.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Clare Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Clare Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clare Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Clare Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

54.8% 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 Clare Primary School in?

Clare Primary School is part of Clare Public Schools, based in Clare, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Clare Primary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clare Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Clare High School (0.2 mi), Clare Pioneer High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.