Enrollment
153
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mulino, OR
Clarkes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarkes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410831000101
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkes Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 153
- students enrolled
Clarkes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Molalla River Sd 35 · Oregon
NCES ID 410831000101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarkes Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarkes Elementary School
Clarkes Elementary School is a small elementary school in Mulino, Oregon, enrolling 153 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Molalla River Sd 35 spends $13,155 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mulino's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mulino Elementary School (204 students): Clarkes Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 15.7:1).
Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students) and Molalla River Middle School (531 students) alongside Clarkes Elementary 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 Clarkes Elementary School compares
Clarkes Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Oregon - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$13,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Clarkes Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Molalla River Sd 35, which includes Clarkes Elementary School.
$13,155
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 57.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 Clarkes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Molalla Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Dell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Mulino
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 Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~153 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clarkes Elementary School
How many students attend Clarkes Elementary School?
Clarkes Elementary School has 153 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mulino, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkes Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Clarkes Elementary School?
30.5% of students at Clarkes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarkes Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Mulino, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkes Elementary School?
Clarkes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Clarkes Elementary School a good school?
Clarkes Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon 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 Molalla River Sd 35?
Besides Clarkes Elementary School, Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students), Molalla River Middle School (531 students), and Molalla Elementary School (438 students). See the Molalla River Sd 35 district page for the complete list.
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