- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Beloit, IL
Clark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173660004430
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in South Beloit · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 185
- students enrolled
Clark Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in South Beloit, IL.
School address
District: County of Winnebago Sd 320 · Illinois
NCES ID 173660004430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Clark Elementary School held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 173660004430 · South Beloit, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Beloit Sr High School (254 students)
Clark Elementary School held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Clark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Beloit S
South Beloit Sr High School
254 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
199 students
- This school
Clark Elementary School
185 students
- Blackhawk Elem
Blackhawk Elementary School
139 students
- South Beloit J
South Beloit Jr High School
118 students
What this shows Clark Elementary School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Elementary School compares
Clark Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Clark Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for County of Winnebago Sd 320 reports $16,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beloit Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Beloit Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in South Beloit
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Beloit, IL. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Elementary School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in South Beloit, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in South Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in South Beloit, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Beloit on the city page.
What other schools are in County of Winnebago Sd 320?
Besides Clark Elementary School, County of Winnebago Sd 320 also operates South Beloit Sr High School (254 students), Riverview Elementary School (199 students), and Blackhawk Elementary School (139 students). See the County of Winnebago Sd 320 district page for the complete list.