Enrollment
539
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, TN
Clark Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470129000385
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Memorial School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 539
- students enrolled
Clark Memorial School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Memorial School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winchester, TN.
School address
District: Franklin County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470129000385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark Memorial School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clark Memorial School
Clark Memorial School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Winchester, Tennessee, enrolling 539 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 539 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 54/100).
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Winchester's public schools, it stands alongside Broadview Elementary (232 students): Clark Memorial School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 15.5:1).
Franklin County also operates Franklin Co High School (1,144 students) and Huntland School (631 students) alongside Clark Memorial School.
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 Memorial School compares
Clark Memorial School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- 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 64.6%
African American 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Clark Memorial School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Clark Memorial School.
$10,515
Per student
-3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 46.9%
Federal 20.2%
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 Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntland School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Decherd Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clark Memorial School
How many students attend Clark Memorial School?
Clark Memorial School has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Memorial School is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Memorial School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Winchester, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Memorial School?
Clark Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Memorial School rank among public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Memorial School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winchester, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winchester on the city page.
Is Clark Memorial School a good school?
Clark Memorial School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee 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 Franklin County?
Besides Clark Memorial School, Franklin County also operates Franklin Co High School (1,144 students), Huntland School (631 students), and North Middle School (557 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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