CLARKTON C-4

CLARKTON, Missouri — 2 schools

290
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,527
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CLARKTON C-4 operates 2 public schools serving 290 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 278 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dunklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,527 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 29.1% local, 45.1% state, and 25.8% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $62,905 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 81/100, ranked #25 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 139:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 18.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.0% White, 24.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% African American across the district's schools.

Clarkton Elem. accounts for 51.4% of all CLARKTON C-4 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CLARKTON C-4-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

CLARKTON C-4 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 68.5% 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 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

CLARKTON C-4 student-counselor ratio is 139:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

CLARKTON C-4 chronic absenteeism rate is 18.4% — 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 CLARKTON C-4 is typically wider than the CLARKTON C-4-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

25.8%
Federal
45.1%
State
29.1%
Local

Funding Equity

81
Equity Score
25 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$660
Studio/mo
$677
1 BR/mo
$888
2 BR/mo
$1,228
3 BR/mo
$1,416
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$62,905
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in CLARKTON C-4.

White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 11.1%
Multiracial 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

139:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in CLARKTON C-4

School Enrollment
Clarkton Elem.
143
Clarkton High
135

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CLARKTON C-4?

CLARKTON C-4 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 290 students.

How much does CLARKTON C-4 spend per student?

CLARKTON C-4 spends $14,527 per student. The district has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #25 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in CLARKTON C-4?

The average teacher salary in CLARKTON C-4 is $62,905 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CLARKTON C-4?

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

What is the demographic composition of CLARKTON C-4?

CLARKTON C-4 students are 59.0% White, 24.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CLARKTON C-4?

CLARKTON C-4 has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #25 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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