Enrollment
368
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarksville, AR
Clarksville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarksville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050438000168
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksville Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarksville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clarksville, AR.
School address
District: Clarksville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050438000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarksville Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarksville Elementary School
Clarksville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Clarksville, Arkansas, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.3% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 155 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 368 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Clarksville School District also operates Clarksville High School (598 students) and Clarksville Junior High School (403 students) alongside Clarksville 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 Clarksville Elementary School compares
Clarksville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 78% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$12,387
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.1 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 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Clarksville Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarksville School District, which includes Clarksville Elementary School.
$12,387
Per student
+1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 51.6%
Federal 24.6%
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 Clarksville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kraus Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarksville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 5/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarksville Elementary School
How many students attend Clarksville Elementary School?
Clarksville Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarksville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarksville Elementary School?
58.3% of students at Clarksville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarksville Elementary School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Clarksville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksville Elementary School?
Clarksville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Clarksville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clarksville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clarksville on the city page.
Is Clarksville Elementary School a good school?
Clarksville Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas 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 Clarksville School District?
Besides Clarksville Elementary School, Clarksville School District also operates Clarksville High School (598 students), Clarksville Junior High School (403 students), and Clarksville Primary School (385 students). See the Clarksville School District district page for the complete list.
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