Enrollment
14
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Powell, WY
Clark Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560516000280
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wyoming schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Powell, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560516000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clark Elementary
Clark Elementary is a small elementary school in Powell, Wyoming, enrolling 14 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 14 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Powell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Westside Elementary (296 students): Clark Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 11.8:1).
Park County School District # 1 also operates Powell High School (573 students) and Powell Middle School (387 students) alongside Clark Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clark Elementary compares
Clark Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▲ 28% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 82% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$17,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Clark Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park County School District # 1, which includes Clark Elementary.
$17,980
Per student
-19%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 61.4%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Clark Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Powell
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clark Elementary
How many students attend Clark Elementary?
Clark Elementary has 14 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Powell, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary is 14:1, which is 23% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Elementary?
35.0% of students at Clark Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clark Elementary is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Powell, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Elementary?
Clark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Elementary rank among elementary schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Powell, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Powell on the city page.
Is Clark Elementary a good school?
Clark Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wyoming schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Park County School District # 1?
Besides Clark Elementary, Park County School District # 1 also operates Powell High School (573 students), Powell Middle School (387 students), and Westside Elementary (296 students). See the Park County School District # 1 district page for the complete list.
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