- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dobbs Ferry, NY
Clark Academy
Federal NCES profile for Clark Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362798005843
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Dobbs Ferry · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Academy ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362798005843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Clark Academy grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 362798005843 · Dobbs Ferry, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 4.7:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenburgh Academy (136 students)
Clark Academy grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Clark Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenburgh Aca
Greenburgh Academy
136 students
- This school
Clark Academy
121 students
- Kaplan Career
Kaplan Career Academy
89 students
- Reach Academy 36
Reach Academy (the)
36 students
What this shows Clark Academy reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Academy compares
Clark Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 60% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 1% in New York - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
African American 33.9%
White 11.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Clark Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
How Clark Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenburgh Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaplan Career Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reach Academy (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Academy
How many students attend Clark Academy?
Clark Academy has 121 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Dobbs Ferry, NY. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Academy is 4.7:1, which is 60% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 70% 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 Clark Academy?
24.3% of students at Clark Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Academy?
The largest demographic group at Clark Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Academy?
Clark Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Academy rank among public schools in Dobbs Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Academy ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dobbs Ferry on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District?
Besides Clark Academy, Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District also operates Greenburgh Academy (136 students), Kaplan Career Academy (89 students), and Reach Academy (the) (36 students). See the Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District district page for the complete list.