- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Clark Elementary held near 20 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 560516000280 · Powell, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 14:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Powell High School (573 students)
Clark Elementary held near 20 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Clark Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powell High Sc
Powell High School
573 students
- Powell Middle
Powell Middle School
387 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
296 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary
287 students
- Parkside Eleme 202
Parkside Elementary
202 students
- This school 14
Clark Elementary
14 students
What this shows Clark Elementary reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Elementary compares
Clark Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Park County School District # 1 reports $17,867 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~14 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.