Enrollment
1,437
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clovis, CA
Clark Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Clark Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060903000903
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Intermediate ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Clovis, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903000903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clark Intermediate
Clark Intermediate is a large middle school in Clovis, California, enrolling 1,437 students.
At 22.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,437 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 433 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (32%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clovis's middle schools, it stands alongside Reyburn Intermediate (1,785 students): Clark Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.5:1 vs 27.5:1).
Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students) and Clovis High (2,779 students) alongside Clark Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
Clark Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,437
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$13,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 31.6%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Clark Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Unified, which includes Clark Intermediate.
$13,739
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 61.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Clovis
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clark Intermediate
How many students attend Clark Intermediate?
Clark Intermediate has 1,437 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clovis, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Intermediate is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Intermediate?
36.9% of students at Clark Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Clark Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Clovis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Intermediate?
Clark Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Intermediate rank among middle schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Intermediate ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Clovis, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Clovis on the city page.
Is Clark Intermediate a good school?
Clark Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Clovis Unified?
Besides Clark Intermediate, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.
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