- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Clark El
Federal NCES profile for Clark El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122009663
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #258 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark El has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El ranks #258 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-158 students YoY
Clark El shrank from 1,009 students in 2022-23 to 851 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.3 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-158 students YoY 484122009663 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 11.8:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Clark El shrank from 1,009 students in 2022-23 to 851 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE lost 70.3 → 58.1 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
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 828
Clark El
828 students
What this shows Clark El reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark El compares
Clark El is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$12,710
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 828 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
African American 38.5%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Clark El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark El
How many students attend Clark El?
Clark El has 828 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,009 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), down 158.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark El is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 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?
82.1% 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 57.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark El?
Clark El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El ranks #258 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Clark El, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.