- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Erie, PA
Clark El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Clark El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421149002047
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark El Sch has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El Sch ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Harbor Creek Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421149002047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Clark El Sch held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 421149002047 · Erie, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 15.2:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Harbor Creek Senior Hs (692 students)
Clark El Sch held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Clark El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harbor Creek S
Harbor Creek Senior Hs
692 students
- Rolling Ridge
Rolling Ridge El Sch
472 students
- Harbor Creek J
Harbor Creek Junior Hs
330 students
- This school
Clark El Sch
303 students
- Klein El Sch
Klein El Sch
282 students
What this shows Clark El Sch reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark El Sch compares
Clark El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Clark El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harbor Creek Sd reports $15,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Creek Senior Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Ridge El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harbor Creek Junior Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klein El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Erie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grandview El Sch
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Montessori Regional Cs
Standard public school
626 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Iroquois El Sch
Standard public school
557 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
515 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wattsburg Area El Ctr
Standard public school
488 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rolling Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clark El Sch
How many students attend Clark El Sch?
Clark El Sch has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark El Sch is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark El Sch?
36.0% of students at Clark El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Clark El Sch is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Erie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark El Sch?
Clark El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 El Sch rank among elementary schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El Sch ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Harbor Creek Sd?
Besides Clark El Sch, Harbor Creek Sd also operates Harbor Creek Senior Hs (692 students), Rolling Ridge El Sch (472 students), and Harbor Creek Junior Hs (330 students). See the Harbor Creek Sd district page for the complete list.