Clare Primary School

Summary:

Clare Primary School is an elementary school located in Clare, Michigan, serving 606 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Farwell Area Schools district.

While Clare Primary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.76%) compared to the state average, its statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, dropping from 524 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 755 out of 1,486 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's rankings for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, white students, and students with low socioeconomic status, are generally in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, indicating that these groups are underperforming compared to their peers statewide. Additionally, Clare Primary School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.0% in 2018-2019 to 14.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Academically, Clare Primary School's performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is generally below the state average in both English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th-grade students. When compared to nearby schools, Clare Primary School performs better than some lower-performing schools in the region, such as Robert M Larson Elementary School and Coleman Elementary School, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Weidman Elementary School and Beal City Elementary School in terms of academic achievement and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 205 E Wheaton Ave
       Clare, MI  48617-1300


(989) 386-3438

District: Clare Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
755th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,066 Help


Students who attend Clare Primary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clare Middle School
High:    Clare High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clare Primary School ranks worse than 50.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clare Primary School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clare Primary School is $12,066.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clare Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clare Primary School 755th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Clare Primary School in the ranking list.)

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Clare Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clare Public Schools 200th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clare Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Clare Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.54 658th 1545 57.4%
2007 51.50 969th 1565 38.1%
2008 54.33 929th 1577 41.1%
2009 49.62 1064th 1589 33.0%
2010 63.53 735th 1552 52.6%
2011 66.06 586th 1552 62.2%
2012 46.49 922nd 1566 41.1%
2013 55.61 736th 1563 52.9%
2014 65.24 524th 1533 65.8%
2015 48.28 862nd 1580 45.4%
2016 53.97 724th 1548 53.2%
2017 42.00 831st 1466 43.3%
2018 40.72 921st 1448 36.4%
2019 38.81 857th 1408 39.1%
2021 13.23 1041st 1153 9.7%
2022 24.22 1012th 1344 24.7%
2023 29.67 994th 1470 32.4%
2024 45.94 755th 1486 49.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clare Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.74 179th 225 20.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clare Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.54 1020th 1397 27.0%
2019 36.00 765th 1134 32.5%
2021 15.08 692nd 749 7.6%
2022 23.92 877th 1099 20.2%
2023 30.38 956th 1350 29.2%
2024 44.40 731st 1381 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Clare Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.59 980th 1443 32.1%
2019 36.79 758th 1171 35.3%
2021 7.20 879th 902 2.5%
2022 16.59 968th 1106 12.5%
2023 32.01 881st 1321 33.3%
2024 41.40 733rd 1342 45.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Clare Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.30 827th 1446 42.8%
2019 30.57 842nd 1196 29.6%
2021 11.90 867th 915 5.2%
2022 20.33 929th 1139 18.4%
2023 20.06 1064th 1334 20.2%
2024 40.16 784th 1347 41.8%
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Rank History for White students at Clare Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.13 979th 1253 21.9%
2019 25.99 880th 1128 22.0%
2021 9.99 963rd 1005 4.2%
2022 12.90 1018th 1102 7.6%
2023 17.23 1036th 1198 13.5%
2024 33.82 812th 1204 32.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Clare Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 585 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 591
1989 618 3 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 626
1990 625 5 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1991 614 4 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1992 618 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1993 599 4 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 591 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1995 536 3 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 536 3 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 539 0 2 2 7 n/a n/a 0 550
1998 564 1 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 556 1 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 565
2000 564 2 0 1 11 n/a n/a 17 595
2001 561 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 568
2002 550 1 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2003 550 1 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2004 540 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2005 508 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 500 2 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2007 503 2 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 489 2 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 502
2009 491 2 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 506
2010 522 6 4 7 3 n/a n/a 1 543
2011 547 4 4 13 3 0 4 0 575
2012 542 3 4 14 2 0 9 0 574
2013 533 1 3 13 2 0 12 0 564
2014 552 1 2 14 2 0 19 0 590
2015 542 1 2 17 1 0 18 0 581
2016 576 1 0 10 6 0 14 0 607
2017 561 2 0 15 5 0 16 0 599
2018 556 3 1 19 4 0 21 0 604
2019 567 2 1 21 4 0 23 0 618
2020 567 2 1 27 2 0 20 0 619
2021 527 3 1 27 3 0 17 0 578
2022 529 0 1 35 1 0 21 0 587
2023 550 1 0 37 1 0 17 0 606
2024 523 3 0 33 1 0 19 0 579

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clare Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 591 n/a n/a n/a
1989 626 n/a n/a 24.6
1990 635 31.0 20.4 26.5
1991 623 n/a n/a n/a
1992 624 n/a n/a n/a
1993 607 n/a 0.0 36.6
1994 596 29.1 20.5 39.8
1995 543 26.5 20.5 35.4
1996 543 26.5 20.5 35.4
1997 550 28.0 19.6 38.5
1998 572 28.0 20.4 32
1999 565 28.0 20.2 35.6
2000 595 30.6 18.9 40.3
2001 568 29.1 19.5 40.7
2002 563 28.9 19.5 43.3
2003 563 28.9 19.5 43.3
2004 548 28.2 19.4 33
2005 517 24.7 20.9 37.1
2006 510 25.7 19.8 42.2
2007 514 26.8 19.2 45.9
2008 502 26.4 19.0 43.4
2009 506 26.1 19.4 48.8
2010 543 26.0 20.8 50.9
2011 575 26.8 21.4 52.9
2012 574 28.4 20.1 57.3
2013 564 30.9 18.2 55.1
2014 590 31.6 18.6 50.7
2015 581 30.0 19.3 53.2
2016 607 30.0 20.2 47.6
2017 599 30.7 19.4 48.6
2018 604 29.5 20.4 53
2019 618 30.1 20.5 56
2020 619 33.8 18.2 54
2021 578 31.8 18.1 54.5
2022 587 36.0 16.3 52.6
2023 606 33.0 18.3 61.1
2024 579 35.0 16.5 61.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clare Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 591 n/a n/a n/a
1989 626 n/a n/a 24.6
1990 635 31.0 20.4 26.5
1991 623 n/a n/a n/a
1992 624 n/a n/a n/a
1993 607 n/a 0.0 36.6
1994 596 29.1 20.5 39.8
1995 543 26.5 20.5 35.4
1996 543 26.5 20.5 35.4
1997 550 28.0 19.6 38.5
1998 572 28.0 20.4 32
1999 565 28.0 20.2 35.6
2000 595 30.6 18.9 40.3
2001 568 29.1 19.5 40.7
2002 563 28.9 19.5 43.3
2003 563 28.9 19.5 43.3
2004 548 28.2 19.4 33
2005 517 24.7 20.9 37.1
2006 510 25.7 19.8 42.2
2007 514 26.8 19.2 45.9
2008 502 26.4 19.0 43.4
2009 506 26.1 19.4 48.8
2010 543 26.0 20.8 50.9
2011 575 26.8 21.4 52.9
2012 574 28.4 20.1 57.3
2013 564 30.9 18.2 55.1
2014 590 31.6 18.6 50.7
2015 581 30.0 19.3 53.2
2016 607 30.0 20.2 47.6
2017 599 30.7 19.4 48.6
2018 604 29.5 20.4 53
2019 618 30.1 20.5 56
2020 619 33.8 18.2 54
2021 578 31.8 18.1 54.5
2022 587 36.0 16.3 52.6
2023 606 33.0 18.3 61.1
2024 579 35.0 16.5 61.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clare Primary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,288 (14.7%) $7,471 (85.3%) $8,759
2020 $1,720 (18.1%) $7,793 (81.9%) $9,514
2021 $2,176 (20.1%) $8,639 (79.9%) $10,816
2022 $3,491 (30.0%) $8,131 (70.0%) $11,622
2023 $1,256 (10.4%) $10,810 (89.6%) $12,066

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clare Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 857th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 994th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clare Primary School)48.734.1
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clare Public Schools)48.734.1
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Clare Primary School)37.435.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Clare Public Schools)37.435.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clare Primary School)4426.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clare Public Schools)4426.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Clare Primary School)31.327.4
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (Clare Public Schools)31.327.4
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students618606
 1.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2137
 76.2%
Pacific Islander00
White567550
 3%
Two or More Races2317
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%61.1%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clare Primary School

Students at Clare Primary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Clare Primary School ranks 755th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 579 students attended Clare Primary School.

Students who attend Clare Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clare Middle School
High : Clare High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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