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Clinton Valley Elementary School

1260 MULBERRY ST, MOUNT CLEMENS, MI 48043Chippewa Valley Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
328
Students
Total enrolled
$14,875
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 328 students in grades PK–05 in MOUNT CLEMENS, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,875 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Clinton Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in MOUNT CLEMENS, Michigan, serving grades PK–05 with 328 students. The district invests $14,875 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Clinton Valley Elementary School

328
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution164 male · 164 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 235 students
Student Composition
56%
27%
15%
Asian1%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black27%
Multiracial15%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260957004455

Academic Outcomes at Clinton Valley Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48043

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,875Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,875
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,545
Student Support$2,826
Administration$1,785
Operations$2,231
Other$1,487
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,875 spent per student, an estimated $6,590 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
31%
State government
56.6%
Local (property tax)
30.7%
Federal programs
12.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Shawnee Elementary SchoolOjibwa Elementary SchoolCherokee Elementary SchoolSequoyah Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Seneca Middle SchoolWyandot Middle SchoolIroquois Middle SchoolAlgonquin Middle School
↓
High School
Dakota High SchoolChippewa Valley High SchoolInternational Academy of MacombChippewa Valley Adult and Mohegan Alt Educ
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyMacomb County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChippewa Valley Schools →
Phone: (586)723-5200
NCES ID: 260957004455
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MOUNT CLEMENS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
Dakota High School
2,723 students · 09–12
23% FRL
High
Chippewa Valley High School
2,221 students · 09–12
● 49 opp44% FRL
Mid
Seneca Middle School
1,108 students · 06–08
29% FRL
Mid
Wyandot Middle School
848 students · 06–08
● 49 opp43% FRL
Mid
Iroquois Middle School
843 students · 06–08
34% FRL
Elem
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699 students · PK–05
21% FRL
Elem
Ojibwa Elementary School
670 students · PK–05
43% FRL
Elem
Cherokee Elementary School
548 students · PK–05
● 49 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1260 MULBERRY ST, MOUNT CLEMENS, MI 48043
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.