- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarendon, TX
Clarendon El
Federal NCES profile for Clarendon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481416000892
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarendon El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clarendon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarendon El has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarendon El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clarendon, TX.
School address
District: Clarendon Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481416000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Clarendon El shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481416000892 · Clarendon, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 11.3:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarendon H S (128 students)
Clarendon El shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clarendon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clarendon El
204 students
- Clarendon H S
Clarendon H S
128 students
- Clarendon J H 69
Clarendon J H
69 students
What this shows Clarendon El reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarendon El compares
Clarendon El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$14,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Clarendon El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarendon Isd reports $14,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarendon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarendon J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarendon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other 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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarendon El
How many students attend Clarendon El?
Clarendon El has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarendon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarendon El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarendon El is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarendon El?
53.0% of students at Clarendon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarendon El?
The largest demographic group at Clarendon El is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Clarendon, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarendon El?
Clarendon El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarendon El rank among public schools in Clarendon?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarendon El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clarendon, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clarendon Isd?
Besides Clarendon El, Clarendon Isd also operates Clarendon H S (128 students) and Clarendon J H (69 students). See the Clarendon Isd district page for the complete list.