- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, TX
Clark El
Federal NCES profile for Clark El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482178002197
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark El has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Portland, TX.
School address
District: Gregory-Portland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482178002197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Clark El grew from 596 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 482178002197 · Portland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 11.1:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gregory-Portland H S (1,511 students)
Clark El grew from 596 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.5 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
- Gregory-Portla
Gregory-Portland H S
1,511 students
- Gregory-Portla
Gregory-Portland Middle
1,148 students
- Andrews El 530
Andrews El
530 students
- East Cliff El 474
East Cliff El
474 students
- This school 457
Clark El
457 students
- Austin El 375
Austin El
375 students
What this shows Clark El reports 457 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 65.2%
White 30.4%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Clark El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gregory-Portland Isd reports $14,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory-Portland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregory-Portland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Cliff El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Similar size | 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
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clark El
How many students attend Clark El?
Clark El has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark El is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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?
57.7% 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 65.2% of enrollment, in Portland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark El?
Clark El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Portland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Gregory-Portland Isd?
Besides Clark El, Gregory-Portland Isd also operates Gregory-Portland H S (1,511 students), Gregory-Portland Middle (1,148 students), and Andrews El (530 students). See the Gregory-Portland Isd district page for the complete list.