- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlottesville, VA
Clark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510078002110
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #12 of 15
- schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary ranks #12 of 15 schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Charlottesville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510078002110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Clark Elementary shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 510078002110 · Charlottesville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 9.2:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlottesville High (1,438 students)
Clark Elementary shrank from 353 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Clark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlottesvill
Charlottesville High
1,438 students
- Walker Upper E 570
Walker Upper Elementary
570 students
- Buford Middle 563
Buford Middle
563 students
- Jackson-Via El 370
Jackson-Via Elementary
370 students
- Johnson Elemen 327
Johnson Elementary
327 students
- This school 285
Clark Elementary
285 students
What this shows Clark Elementary reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Elementary compares
Clark Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 3% in Virginia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$19,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 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
African American 30.5%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 13.3%
Largest group: African American at 30.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Clark Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlottesville City Public Schools reports $19,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Upper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson-Via Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Charlottesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
769 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Baker-Butler Elem
Standard public school
692 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Agnor-Hurt Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Woodbrook Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Mary Carr Greer Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Stone Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Elementary
How many students attend Clark Elementary?
Clark Elementary has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlottesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary is 9.2:1, which is 34% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 41% 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 Elementary?
73.1% of students at Clark Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clark Elementary is African American at 30.5% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Elementary?
Clark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary ranks #12 of 15 schools in Charlottesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlottesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlottesville City Public Schools?
Besides Clark Elementary, Charlottesville City Public Schools also operates Charlottesville High (1,438 students), Walker Upper Elementary (570 students), and Buford Middle (563 students). See the Charlottesville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.