- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Clarksville Elementary School shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 050438000168 · Clarksville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 16.7:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarksville High School (598 students)
Clarksville Elementary School shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Clarksville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High School
598 students
- Clarksville Ju
Clarksville Junior High School
403 students
- Clarksville Pr
Clarksville Primary School
385 students
- Clarksville In
Clarksville Intermediate School
380 students
- Kraus Middle S
Kraus Middle School
370 students
- This school
Clarksville Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Clarksville Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarksville Elementary School compares
Clarksville Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Clarksville School District reports $12,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~368 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.