Enrollment
47
Combined
STATE 281
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLARE-GLADWIN REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT·NCES 268030000493
ClareGladwin Area School
4041 E MANNSIDING RD, CLARE, MI 48617 · (989) 386-3682 · Clare County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED42-RURALTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL47 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
3.6:1
13 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
39 students
STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 9 | 9 | 19% |
| Grade 10 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 12 | 6 | 13% |
| Ungraded | 8 | 17% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where ClareGladwin Area School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 47 | #152 of 200 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
47
-7 (-13%) vs 2020
-41% since 2000-01, when it was 80
Student : Teacher
3.6:1
was 6.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 47 | 13 | 3.6:1 | 83% (39) |
| 2023-24 | 43 | 10 | 4.3:1 | 86% (37) |
| 2022-23 | 49 | 9.2 | 5.3:1 | 88% (43) |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 9 | 6.0:1 | 69% (37) |
| 2017-18 | 64 | 8 | 8.0:1 | 72% (46) |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 8 | 8.9:1 | 72% (51) |
| 2010-11 | 65 | 10 | 6.5:1 | 69% (45) |
| 2000-01 | 80 | 15 | 5.3:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for ClareGladwin Area School.
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (64 to 47); teachers up 63% (8 to 13).
About ClareGladwin Area School
ClareGladwin Area School is a public combined-grade school run by Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District in CLARE, Michigan. Enrolled students number 47 students, in pre-K through 12. Statewide, combined schools in Michigan average about 281 students each.
ClareGladwin Area School reports to Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District.
Federal enrollment data show ClareGladwin Area School is 100% White.
The ratio of students to teachers is 3.6:1, with 13 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. That is 13.7 students per teacher below the 17.3:1 average for combined schools in Michigan. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 83%. Among public schools in Clare County, the average eligibility rate is 65%.
Clare County census figures show that the median household income is $49,384, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 17% of people live in poverty. There are 13 public schools in Clare County, enrolling about 3,785 students in all.
The nearest other public school, Harrison Community High School, is about 3.9 miles away. There are 4 more public schools inside five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Distant, or in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
2024-25 enrollment was 47, a 13% decrease from 54 in 2020-21. Its ratio of students to teachers was 6.0:1 in 2020-21, and 3.6:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about ClareGladwin Area School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Clare County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
31,218
Census ACS
Median income
$49,384
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,785 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CLARE
- Clare Primary SchoolElementary · 557 students
- Clare High SchoolHigh · 478 students
- Clare Middle SchoolMiddle · 474 students
- Clare Pioneer High SchoolHigh · 45 students
Nearby schools
- Harrison Community High School3.9 mi · 281
- Harrison Middle School4.0 mi · 279
- Robert M Larson Elementary School4.2 mi · 582
- Harrison Alternative Education4.3 mi · 42
- Clare Pioneer High School9.5 mi · 45
- Clare High School9.5 mi · 478
Frequently asked questions
About ClareGladwin Area SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at ClareGladwin Area School?
ClareGladwin Area School enrolls approximately 47 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does ClareGladwin Area School serve?
ClareGladwin Area School serves grades PK-12.
How many students per teacher at ClareGladwin Area School?
Approximately 3.6:1 students per teacher at ClareGladwin Area School.
How diverse is ClareGladwin Area School?
ClareGladwin Area School reports a student body of 100% White.
Is ClareGladwin Area School public or private?
ClareGladwin Area School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District.
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