- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Clarkes Elementary School grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 410831000101 · Mulino, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 15.3:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Molalla High School (745 students)
Clarkes Elementary School grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Clarkes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Molalla High S
Molalla High School
745 students
- Molalla River
Molalla River Middle School
531 students
- Molalla Elemen
Molalla Elementary School
438 students
- Rural Dell Ele 251
Rural Dell Elementary School
251 students
- Molalla River 224
Molalla River Academy
224 students
- This school 153
Clarkes Elementary School
153 students
What this shows Clarkes Elementary School reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarkes Elementary School compares
Clarkes Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Molalla River Sd 35 reports $13,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~153 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), up 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.