Enrollment
649
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksville, IN
Clarksville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarksville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180192000251
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksville Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarksville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clarksville, IN.
School address
District: Clarksville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180192000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarksville Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarksville Elementary School
Clarksville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clarksville, Indiana, enrolling 649 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 98% of Indiana schools and 70% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 649 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 374 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #348, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 649 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clarksville Community School Corp spends $6,204 per pupil, 49% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Clarksville's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (5,318 students): Clarksville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27:1 vs 62.6:1).
Clarksville Community School Corp also operates Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (5,318 students) and Clarksville Middle School (430 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 70% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$6,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 11.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Clarksville Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarksville Community School Corp, which includes Clarksville Elementary School.
$6,204
Per student
-49%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 64.9%
Federal 7.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Gateway Digital Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Senior High School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 5,318
- Students per teacher
- 62.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Clarksville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~649 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarksville Elementary School
How many students attend Clarksville Elementary School?
Clarksville Elementary School has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Elementary School is 27:1, which is 70% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarksville Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Clarksville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarksville Elementary School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Clarksville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksville Elementary School?
Clarksville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clarksville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksville on the city page.
Is Clarksville Elementary School a good school?
Clarksville Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Community School Corp?
Besides Clarksville Elementary School, Clarksville Community School Corp also operates Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (5,318 students), Clarksville Middle School (430 students), and Clarksville Senior High School (412 students). See the Clarksville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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