Clarksville School District

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Clarksville, Arkansas - 6 schools

An equity score of 44/100 ranks Clarksville School District #155 of 250 districts in Arkansas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,127 per pupil, Clarksville School District ranks #140 of 255 Arkansas districts by per-pupil spending (Arkansas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,525
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$12,127
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Clarksville School District operates 6 public schools serving 2,525 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arkansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Johnson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,127 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 255 Arkansas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arkansas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 23.9% local, 51.6% state, and 24.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 44/100, ranked #155 of 250 in Arkansas against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 321.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.8% White, 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.7% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Clarksville Primary School, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.

Its largest campus is Clarksville High School, enrolling 598 students (24% of the district's total enrollment).

Clarksville High School accounts for 23.7% of all Clarksville School District student enrollment

That concentration means Clarksville School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Clarksville School District reports 55.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Clarksville School District student-counselor ratio is 321:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Clarksville School District is typically wider than the Clarksville School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Clarksville School District chronic absenteeism rate is 26.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Clarksville School District is typically wider than the Clarksville School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.6%
Federal
51.6%
State
23.9%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
155 / 250
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Clarksville School District.

White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 9.7%
Multiracial 4.4%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 63.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Clarksville School District's schools, above the Arkansas average of 40.4.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Clarksville Primary School 66.1
  2. 2 Clarksville Intermediate School 64.1
  3. 3 Clarksville High School 63.4
  4. 4 Clarksville Elementary School 63.4
  5. 5 Kraus Middle School 62.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
321.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Clarksville School District

School Enrollment
Clarksville High School
598
Clarksville Junior High School
403
Clarksville Primary School
385
Clarksville Intermediate School
380
Kraus Middle School
370
Clarksville Elementary School
368

How Clarksville School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arkansas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pea Ridge School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Wynne School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
So. Conway Co. School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Magnolia School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Farmington School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Clarksville School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Arkansas

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clarksville School District?

Clarksville School District has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 3 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,525 students.

How much does Clarksville School District spend per student?

Clarksville School District spends $12,127 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #155 in Arkansas.

What is the demographic composition of Clarksville School District?

Clarksville School District students are 47.8% White, 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.7% Asian, 1.0% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Clarksville School District?

Clarksville School District has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #155 out of 250 districts in Arkansas.