Enrollment
892
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarke El Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarke El Ctr
Clarke El Ctr is a higher-need, large elementary school in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 892 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 892 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pottsville Area Sd spends $13,503 per pupil, 25% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pottsville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lengel Ms (720 students): Clarke El Ctr is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.1:1).
Pottsville Area Sd also operates Pottsville Area Hs (976 students) and Lengel Ms (720 students) alongside Clarke El Ctr.
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 Clarke El Ctr compares
Clarke El Ctr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottsville Area Sd, which includes Clarke El Ctr.
$13,503
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 48.0%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~892 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clarke El Ctr a good school?
Clarke El Ctr earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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