Enrollment
179
Elementary
DISTRICT 312 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALGONAC COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260219008689
Millside Elementary School
1904 MILL ST, CLAY, MI 48001 · (810) 794-8880 · St. Clair County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL179 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
110 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 100 | 56% |
| Grade 1 | 79 | 44% |
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 56% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Algonac Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Millside Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In St. Clair County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 179 | #1,470 of 1,630 | #24 of 26 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.5% | #674 of 1,563 | #10 of 25 |
Ranked against other public elementary 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
179
+5 (+3%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 15.8:1
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 | 179 | 12.1 | 14.8:1 | 61% (110) |
| 2023-24 | 185 | 13 | 14.2:1 | 65% (121) |
| 2022-23 | 194 | 13 | 14.9:1 | 63% (123) |
| 2020-21 | 174 | 11 | 15.8:1 | 57% (99) |
| 2017-18 | 192 | 11.2 | 17.2:1 | 55% (106) |
| 2015-16 | 229 | 15 | 15.3:1 | 45% (104) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Millside Elementary School.
About Millside Elementary School
CLAY, Michigan, is home to Millside Elementary School, a small elementary school. Enrollment stands at 179 students, covering pre-K through 1. That is 51% below the average of about 369 students for elementary schools in Michigan.
Algonac Community School District enrolls 1,287 students in 4 schools, including Millside Elementary School.
At Millside Elementary School, 96% of students are White. The diversity index for Millside Elementary School is 8%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
For every teacher at Millside Elementary School, there are about 14.8 students; the school has 12.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 61%. For comparison, public schools in St. Clair County average 46%.
In St. Clair County, median household income comes to about $71,270, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. The county's public schools total 57, with about 20,511 students.
Algonquin Elementary School is the nearest public school to Millside Elementary School, about 0.1 miles away. Millside Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
The federal government classifies Millside Elementary School's location as Suburb: Large.
The school's enrollment increased 3% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Students per teacher dropped from 15.8 in 2020-21 to 14.8 in 2024-25.
This page is set up for the Millside Elementary School community to discuss open houses, carpools, and field trips. Members of the school community can share what they know.
St. Clair County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
160,221
Census ACS
Median income
$71,270
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
57
20,511 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Algonac Community School District
- Algonac JuniorSenior High SchoolHigh · 644 students
- Algonquin Elementary SchoolElementary · 445 students
- Algonac Alternative EducationHigh · 19 students
Other schools in CLAY
- Algonac JuniorSenior High SchoolHigh · 644 students
- Algonquin Elementary SchoolElementary · 445 students
- Algonac Alternative EducationHigh · 19 students
Nearby schools
- Algonquin Elementary School0.1 mi · 445
- Algonac JuniorSenior High School2.0 mi · 644
- Algonac Alternative Education2.1 mi · 19
- Belle River Elementary School5.6 mi · 343
- Marine City Middle School6.0 mi · 330
- Marine City High School6.1 mi · 437
Frequently asked questions
About Millside Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Millside Elementary School?
Millside Elementary School enrolls approximately 179 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Millside Elementary School serve?
Millside Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many teachers does Millside Elementary School have?
Millside Elementary School employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.
How diverse is Millside Elementary School?
Millside Elementary School reports a student body of 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Millside Elementary School public or private?
Millside Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Algonac Community School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.