Paul A Schalm School

www.clawsonschools.org

390 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Paul A. Schalm School, located in Clawson, Michigan, is a cornerstone of the Clawson Public Schools district. Serving as an elementary school, it focuses on providing a nurturing and foundational educational environment for young learners. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while promoting social and emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of a close-knit community, Schalm Elementary prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes student achievement and character building. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional practices to engage students. By fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Clawson community, Paul A. Schalm School strives to create an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

390

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul A Schalm School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	18
Black	47
Asian	2
Two or More	15

White
308 (79.0 %)
Black
47 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.6 %)
Two or More
15 (3.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clawson Public Schools
Phone:	(248)655-4949
Website:	http://www.clawsonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 58