Enrollment
106
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkson, NE
Clarkson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarkson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310516000150
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkson Elementary School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Nebraska schools.
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 106
- students enrolled
Clarkson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Clarkson Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310516000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarkson Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarkson Elementary School
Clarkson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clarkson, Nebraska, enrolling 106 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 106 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 163 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 106 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, Clarkson Public Schools, also runs Clarkson Jr-Sr High School (106 students).
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 Clarkson Elementary School compares
Clarkson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▲ 11% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 19% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,895
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 106 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 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Clarkson Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkson Public Schools, which includes Clarkson Elementary School.
$17,895
Per student
+1%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 18.3%
Federal 7.9%
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 Clarkson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~106 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarkson Elementary School
How many students attend Clarkson Elementary School?
Clarkson Elementary School has 106 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarkson, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkson Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 39% 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 Clarkson Elementary School?
34.3% of students at Clarkson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarkson Elementary School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Clarkson, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkson Elementary School?
Clarkson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher 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 Clarkson Elementary School a good school?
Clarkson Elementary School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Nebraska 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 Clarkson Public Schools?
Besides Clarkson Elementary School, Clarkson Public Schools also operates Clarkson Jr-Sr High School (106 students). See the Clarkson Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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