Enrollment
462
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goddard, KS
Clark Davidson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Clark Davidson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200654001678
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Davidson Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Goddard · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Davidson Elem has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Davidson Elem ranks #3 of 5 schools in Goddard, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark Davidson Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clark Davidson Elem
Clark Davidson Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Goddard, Kansas, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 462 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 239 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Goddard's public schools, it stands alongside Apollo Elementary School (544 students): Clark Davidson Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 16.5:1).
Goddard also operates Eisenhower High School (991 students) and Goddard High (962 students) alongside Clark Davidson Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clark Davidson Elem compares
Clark Davidson Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Clark Davidson Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goddard, which includes Clark Davidson Elem.
$13,551
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 62.4%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Clark Davidson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Davidson Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Goddard
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Apollo Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Standard public school
514 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Explorer Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 14:1 students per teacher
Usd 265 - Goddard Virtual School
Standard public school
29 students 29:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clark Davidson Elem
How many students attend Clark Davidson Elem?
Clark Davidson Elem has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goddard, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Davidson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Davidson Elem is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Davidson Elem?
30.2% of students at Clark Davidson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Davidson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Clark Davidson Elem is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Goddard, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Davidson Elem?
Clark Davidson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Davidson Elem rank among schools in Goddard?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Davidson Elem ranks #3 of 5 schools in Goddard, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goddard on the city page.
Is Clark Davidson Elem a good school?
Clark Davidson Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Goddard?
Besides Clark Davidson Elem, Goddard also operates Eisenhower High School (991 students), Goddard High (962 students), and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (625 students). See the Goddard district page for the complete list.
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