CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT

Clarksdale, Mississippi — 1 schools

511
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,296
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT operates 1 public schools serving 511 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Mississippi. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 652 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Coahoma County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,296 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 8.2% local, 65.9% state, and 25.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #95 of 146 in Mississippi against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 652:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 11.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.6% African American, 5.1% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Clarksdale Collegiate accounts for 100.0% of all CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 652:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 11.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

25.9%
Federal
65.9%
State
8.2%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
95 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Coahoma County county, where this district is located.

$730
Studio/mo
$748
1 BR/mo
$842
2 BR/mo
$1,177
3 BR/mo
$1,380
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT.

White 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 92.6%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

652:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Clarksdale Collegiate
Charter
652

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT?

CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 511 students.

How much does CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT spend per student?

CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT spends $11,296 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #95 in Mississippi.

What is the average rent near CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Coahoma County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT?

CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT students are 92.6% African American, 5.1% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT?

CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #95 out of 146 districts in Mississippi. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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