Enrollment
14
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 560516000280
Clark Elementary — Powell, WY
Federal NCES profile for Clark Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Park County School District # 1 · Wyoming
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
+71% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Clark Elementary reports 14 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 71% above the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Wyoming average and 32% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Park County School District # 1 spends $19,098 per pupil district-wide, below the Wyoming average of $24,788 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.5% from local sources (property taxes), 61.4% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clark Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wyoming state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 71% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▲ 28% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
20:1
students per teacher
— 71% above state mean
Top 99% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,098
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wyoming avg of $24,788
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 14 Top 10% in Wyoming — larger than 90% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.0% +28% vs state
NCES ID 560516000280
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park County School District # 1, which includes Clark Elementary.
$19,098
Per student
-23%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Clark Elementary
How many students attend Clark Elementary?
Clark Elementary has 14 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Powell, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary is 20:1, which is 71% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body in Powell, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Elementary?
Clark Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.