Enrollment
176
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksville, IA
Clarksville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarksville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190744000354
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksville Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 176
- students enrolled
Clarksville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Clarksville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190744000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarksville Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarksville Elementary School
Clarksville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clarksville, Iowa, enrolling 176 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Clarksville's public schools, it stands alongside Clarksville High School (125 students): Clarksville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 12.5:1).
Its district, Clarksville Comm School District, also runs Clarksville High School (125 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 Clarksville Elementary School compares
Clarksville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Iowa - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,464
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Clarksville Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarksville Comm School District, which includes Clarksville Elementary School.
$12,464
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 50.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Clarksville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clarksville Elementary School
How many students attend Clarksville Elementary School?
Clarksville Elementary School has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% 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 Clarksville Elementary School?
24.7% of students at Clarksville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarksville Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Clarksville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksville Elementary School?
Clarksville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Clarksville Elementary School a good school?
Clarksville Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa 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 Comm School District?
Besides Clarksville Elementary School, Clarksville Comm School District also operates Clarksville High School (125 students). See the Clarksville Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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