- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Clark Davidson Elem held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 200654001678 · Goddard, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.9:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower High School (991 students)
Clark Davidson Elem held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Clark Davidson Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
991 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
962 students
- Dwight D. Eise
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
625 students
- Apollo Element
Apollo Elementary School
544 students
- Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
514 students
- This school
Clark Davidson Elem
462 students
What this shows Clark Davidson Elem reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Davidson Elem compares
Clark Davidson Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Goddard reports $14,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~462 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.