- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NC
Clarke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clarke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370465003169
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #12 of 13
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Elementary ranks #12 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465003169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Clarke Elementary grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370465003169 · Henderson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 19.2:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County High School (1,064 students)
Clarke Elementary grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clarke Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vance County H
Vance County High School
1,064 students
- Vance County M
Vance County Middle School
755 students
- Dabney Element 385
Dabney Elementary
385 students
- Aycock Element 376
Aycock Elementary
376 students
- This school 364
Clarke Elementary
364 students
- E M Rollins El 322
E M Rollins Elementary
322 students
What this shows Clarke Elementary reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarke Elementary compares
Clarke Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
White 7.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Clarke Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vance County Schools reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vance County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dabney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aycock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E M Rollins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henderson Collegiate
Standard public school
1,334 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Vance Charter School
Standard public school
956 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dabney Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 16:1 students per teacher
Aycock Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
E M Rollins Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pinkston Street Elementary
Standard public school
262 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarke Elementary
How many students attend Clarke Elementary?
Clarke Elementary has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarke Elementary?
99.1% of students at Clarke Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clarke Elementary is African American at 68.7% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke Elementary?
Clarke Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Clarke Elementary rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Elementary ranks #12 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vance County Schools?
Besides Clarke Elementary, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students), Vance County Middle School (755 students), and Dabney Elementary (385 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.