- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, MS
Clara Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clara Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280453000848
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, MS.
School address
District: Wayne Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280453000848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Clara Elementary School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 280453000848 · Waynesboro, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (775 students)
Clara Elementary School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Clara Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
775 students
- Waynesboro Riv
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
491 students
- Wayne Central
Wayne Central Elementary School
459 students
- This school
Clara Elementary School
418 students
- Buckatunna Ele
Buckatunna Elementary School
418 students
- Beat Four Elem
Beat Four Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Clara Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara Elementary School compares
Clara Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Clara Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Co School Dist reports $12,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clara Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Riverview Ele School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckatunna Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beat Four Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Waynesboro
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara Elementary School
How many students attend Clara Elementary School?
Clara Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, MS. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clara Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Clara Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clara Elementary School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara Elementary School?
Clara Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clara Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Co School Dist?
Besides Clara Elementary School, Wayne Co School Dist also operates Wayne County High School (775 students), Waynesboro Riverview Ele School (491 students), and Wayne Central Elementary School (459 students). See the Wayne Co School Dist district page for the complete list.