Clare Primary School

Clare Public Schools
205 E WHEATON AVE
CLARE, MI 48617
557 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Clare Primary School, located at 205 East Wheaton Avenue in Clare, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clare Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its youngest learners, typically focusing on early elementary grade levels. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school aims to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging curiosity and a positive attitude toward education in a small-town community setting.

As part of the broader Clare Public Schools system, the primary school emphasizes a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure student success. The facility is situated in the heart of Clare, reflecting the district's commitment to accessibility and local engagement. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Clare Primary School prioritizes preparing students for their future academic transitions, emphasizing both foundational knowledge and the development of character-building traits necessary for success in their later schooling years.
557
Total Students
34.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    501 (89.9%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (4.7%)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.5%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
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: Clare Public Schools
Phone: (989)386-3438
Website: http://www.clare.k12.mi.us/o/gps
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 270
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 131
Grade 1 96
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 110
Grade 4 133
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Farwell Elementary School
Farwell Area Schools
336 Students
268 E OHIO ST
FARWELL, MI 48622 (5.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd