- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Uniontown, PA
Clark El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Clark El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421332002146
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark El Sch earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Uniontown · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark El Sch has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El Sch ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Uniontown, PA.
School address
District: Laurel Highlands Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421332002146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Clark El Sch grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 421332002146 · Uniontown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 11.8:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel Highlands Shs (753 students)
Clark El Sch grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.3 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
- Laurel Highlan
Laurel Highlands Shs
753 students
- Laurel Highlan
Laurel Highlands Ms
662 students
- Hatfield El Sc
Hatfield El Sch
342 students
- Hutchinson El
Hutchinson El Sch
308 students
- Marshall El Sc 300
Marshall El Sch
300 students
- This school 282
Clark El Sch
282 students
What this shows Clark El Sch reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark El Sch compares
Clark El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Clark El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel Highlands Sd reports $18,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Highlands Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Highlands Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatfield El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Uniontown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ben Franklin Sch
Standard public school
502 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hatfield El Sch
Standard public school
342 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Menallen Sch
Standard public school
318 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hutchinson El Sch
Standard public school
308 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Marshall El Sch
Standard public school
300 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Lafayette El Sch
Standard public school
283 students 14.9:1 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark El Sch
How many students attend Clark El Sch?
Clark El Sch has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Uniontown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark El Sch is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 El Sch?
71.7% 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 74.5% of enrollment, in Uniontown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark El Sch?
Clark El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Uniontown?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El Sch ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Uniontown, 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 Uniontown on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel Highlands Sd?
Besides Clark El Sch, Laurel Highlands Sd also operates Laurel Highlands Shs (753 students), Laurel Highlands Ms (662 students), and Hatfield El Sch (342 students). See the Laurel Highlands Sd district page for the complete list.