- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baytown, TX
Clark El
Federal NCES profile for Clark El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482115011562
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Baytown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Baytown, TX.
School address
District: Goose Creek Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482115011562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Clark El grew from 683 students in 2022-23 to 722 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 482115011562 · Baytown, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 15.8:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students)
Clark El grew from 683 students in 2022-23 to 722 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clark El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goose Creek Me
Goose Creek Memorial
2,335 students
- Sterling H S
Sterling H S
2,150 students
- Lee H S
Lee H S
1,747 students
- E F Green Juni
E F Green Junior School
1,095 students
- Gentry J H
Gentry J H
1,013 students
- This school 712
Clark El
712 students
What this shows Clark El reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark El compares
Clark El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.1%
White 27.1%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Clark El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goose Creek Cisd reports $12,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Memorial | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E F Green Junior School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gentry J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark El
How many students attend Clark El?
Clark El has 712 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baytown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark El?
58.0% of students at Clark El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark El?
The largest demographic group at Clark El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment, in Baytown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark El?
Clark El 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 rank among elementary schools in Baytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Baytown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Goose Creek Cisd?
Besides Clark El, Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students), Sterling H S (2,150 students), and Lee H S (1,747 students). See the Goose Creek Cisd district page for the complete list.