- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mobile, AL
Clarkshaw Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Clarkshaw Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010237000931
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkshaw Magnet School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarkshaw Magnet School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkshaw Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Clarkshaw Magnet School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 010237000931 · Mobile, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 16.6:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Clarkshaw Magnet School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Clarkshaw Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 582
Clarkshaw Magnet School
582 students
What this shows Clarkshaw Magnet School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarkshaw Magnet School compares
Clarkshaw Magnet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.1%
White 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Clarkshaw Magnet School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarkshaw Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkshaw Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Mobile
3 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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarkshaw Magnet School
How many students attend Clarkshaw Magnet School?
Clarkshaw Magnet School has 582 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkshaw Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkshaw Magnet School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Clarkshaw Magnet School?
44.3% of students at Clarkshaw Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkshaw Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Clarkshaw Magnet School is African American at 63.1% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkshaw Magnet School?
Clarkshaw Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Clarkshaw Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkshaw Magnet School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Clarkshaw Magnet School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.