Clare Primary School

205 E Wheaton Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Clare Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clare Primary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Clare Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clare Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2020 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
34%
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31%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clare Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
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White
90%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Clare Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clare Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clare Primary School's ranking?
Clare Primary School is ranked #2020 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Clare Primary School often compared to?
Clare Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farwell Elementary School, Claregladwin Area School, Charem Special Education Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Clare Primary School?
579 students attend Clare Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Clare Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clare Primary School?
Clare Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clare Primary School offer ?
Clare Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clare Primary School part of?
Clare Primary School is part of Clare School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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