CLARKE SCHOOL
Clarke School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Joseph Public Schools school district, located in SAINT JOSEPH, MI with about 446 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Clarke School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Clarke School is a public elementary school located in Saint Joseph, Michigan, and is part of the St. Joseph Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It benefits from being part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into higher grade levels within the St. Joseph system.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and personal growth. By utilizing the resources of the broader district, Clarke School maintains a focus on community involvement and parental partnership. Its location on East Glenlord Road positions it as a central neighborhood hub, dedicated to cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and inclusive setting.
For more information, contact Clarke School at (269) 926-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9342
(269) 926-3600
http://www.sjschools.org
CLARKE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SAINT JOSEPH, MI with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Joseph Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 18.46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 446 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CLARKE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.3%
- Asian
- 8.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.