- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laredo, TX
Clark El
Federal NCES profile for Clark El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484365004958
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #21 of 56
- schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- 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 #21 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Clark El held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 484365004958 · Laredo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 13.6:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: United H S (3,463 students)
Clark El held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 26.8 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
- United H S
United H S
3,463 students
- United South H
United South H S
3,252 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson
3,240 students
- John B Alexand
John B Alexander H S
3,171 students
- Elias Herrera 1,146
Elias Herrera Middle
1,146 students
- This school 354
Clark El
354 students
What this shows Clark El reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark El compares
Clark El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,037
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.4%
White 0.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, Clark El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for United Isd reports $12,037 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| United South H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John B Alexander H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elias Herrera Middle | Larger | Lower 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
- 3,252
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,240
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark El
How many students attend Clark El?
Clark El has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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?
90.8% 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 99.4% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark El?
Clark El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark El ranks #21 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in United Isd?
Besides Clark El, United Isd also operates United H S (3,463 students), United South H S (3,252 students), and Lyndon B Johnson (3,240 students). See the United Isd district page for the complete list.