- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksville, VA
Clarksville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clarksville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510246001004
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksville Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 432
- students enrolled
Clarksville Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mecklenburg County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510246001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Clarksville Elementary shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 510246001004 · Clarksville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 18:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mecklenburg County High (1,140 students)
Clarksville Elementary shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Clarksville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mecklenburg Co
Mecklenburg County High
1,140 students
- Mecklenburg Co
Mecklenburg County Middle
819 students
- South Hill Ele
South Hill Elementary
767 students
- This school 432
Clarksville Elementary
432 students
- Chase City Ele 396
Chase City Elementary
396 students
- Lacrosse Eleme 353
Lacrosse Elementary
353 students
What this shows Clarksville Elementary reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarksville Elementary compares
Clarksville Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$15,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
African American 33.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Clarksville Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mecklenburg County Public Schools reports $15,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarksville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mecklenburg County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chase City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lacrosse Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarksville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarksville Elementary
How many students attend Clarksville Elementary?
Clarksville Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Elementary is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarksville Elementary?
87.7% of students at Clarksville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clarksville Elementary is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Clarksville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksville Elementary?
Clarksville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mecklenburg County Public Schools?
Besides Clarksville Elementary, Mecklenburg County Public Schools also operates Mecklenburg County High (1,140 students), Mecklenburg County Middle (819 students), and South Hill Elementary (767 students). See the Mecklenburg County Public Schools district page for the complete list.