Clarke School

515 E GLENLORD RD
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

www.sjschools.org

483 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

483

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarke School
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	35
Black	26
Asian	38
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
362 (74.9 %)
Asian
38 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
35 (7.2 %)
Black
26 (5.4 %)
Two or More
21 (4.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St. Joseph Public Schools
Phone:	(269)926-3600
Website:	http://www.sjschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 89

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 86