At a glance
Reported students
433
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
351
Clara B Bolen Elementary School: 433 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
17.7:1 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
- 431
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.02
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Clara B Bolen Elementary School
Clara B Bolen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Tawas City. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Tawas Area Schools. NCES reports 433 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 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, above 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 (91.2%) and multiracial (4.6%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Clara B Bolen Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.41 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White91.2%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
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.
Other schools in Tawas Area Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tawas Area High School
High · Grades 09–12
351 reported students
Tawas Area Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
340 reported students
Public schools near Clara B Bolen Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawas Area High School High · Tawas Area Schools | 09–12 | 351 | 0.2 mi |
| Tawas Area Middle School Middle · Tawas Area Schools | 05–08 | 340 | 0.2 mi |
| Iosco RESA Special Education Other · Iosco RESA | PK–12 | 49 | 0.6 mi |
| Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County High · Charter · Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County | 06–12 | 171 | 0.7 mi |
| Career and Technical Education Center High · Iosco RESA | 11–12 | 0 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clara B Bolen Elementary School
What grades does Clara B Bolen Elementary School serve?
Clara B Bolen Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tawas Area Schools.
How many students attend Clara B Bolen Elementary School?
Clara B Bolen Elementary School reported 433 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clara B Bolen Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 433 students and 24.41 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 Clara B Bolen Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clara B Bolen Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tawas Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clara B Bolen Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.2% 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 Clara B Bolen Elementary School in?
Clara B Bolen Elementary School is part of Tawas Area Schools, based in Tawas City, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clara B Bolen Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tawas Area High School (0.2 mi), Tawas Area Middle School (0.2 mi), Iosco RESA Special Education (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.