- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austell, GA
Clarkdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarkdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129000526
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkdale Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Austell · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarkdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Austell, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Clarkdale Elementary School grew from 700 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.7 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 130129000526 · Austell, GA Other · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 13.1:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Clarkdale Elementary School grew from 700 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 60.7 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Clarkdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 785
Clarkdale Elementary School
785 students
What this shows Clarkdale Elementary School reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarkdale Elementary School compares
Clarkdale Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 4.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Clarkdale Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarkdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Austell
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarkdale Elementary School
How many students attend Clarkdale Elementary School?
Clarkdale Elementary School has 785 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkdale Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarkdale Elementary School?
62.6% of students at Clarkdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarkdale Elementary School is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Austell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkdale Elementary School?
Clarkdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarkdale Elementary School rank among schools in Austell?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Austell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austell on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Clarkdale Elementary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.