- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Issaquah, WA
Clark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530375002107
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Issaquah · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Issaquah, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375002107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Clark Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 530375002107 · Issaquah, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 15:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Clark Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Clark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Issaquah High
Issaquah High School
2,419 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
2,244 students
- Liberty Sr Hig
Liberty Sr High School
1,495 students
- Pine Lake Midd 877
Pine Lake Middle School
877 students
- Maywood Middle 826
Maywood Middle School
826 students
- This school 586
Clark Elementary
586 students
What this shows Clark Elementary reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Elementary compares
Clark Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
Asian 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Clark Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Issaquah School District reports $17,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Larger | 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
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Issaquah
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Elementary
How many students attend Clark Elementary?
Clark Elementary has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Issaquah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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?
20.7% of students at Clark Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clark Elementary is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in Issaquah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Elementary?
Clark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Issaquah?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Issaquah, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Issaquah on the city page.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Clark Elementary, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.