- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pottsville, PA
Clarke El Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Clarke El Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421971003915
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke El Ctr earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pottsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke El Ctr has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke El Ctr ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pottsville, PA.
School address
District: Pottsville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421971003915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Clarke El Ctr held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 421971003915 · Pottsville, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
892 enr · 15.1:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsville Area Hs (976 students)
Clarke El Ctr held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Clarke El Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottsville Are
Pottsville Area Hs
976 students
- This school
Clarke El Ctr
892 students
- Lengel Ms
Lengel Ms
720 students
What this shows Clarke El Ctr reports 892 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarke El Ctr compares
Clarke El Ctr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$14,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat 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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Clarke El Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsville Area Sd reports $14,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarke El Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lengel Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke El Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Pottsville
1 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 (~892 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarke El Ctr
How many students attend Clarke El Ctr?
Clarke El Ctr has 892 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pottsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke El Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke El Ctr is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarke El Ctr?
68.3% of students at Clarke El Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke El Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Clarke El Ctr is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Pottsville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke El Ctr?
Clarke El Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Clarke El Ctr rank among public schools in Pottsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke El Ctr ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pottsville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pottsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pottsville Area Sd?
Besides Clarke El Ctr, Pottsville Area Sd also operates Pottsville Area Hs (976 students) and Lengel Ms (720 students). See the Pottsville Area Sd district page for the complete list.