Enrollment
385
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarksville, AR
Clarksville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarksville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050438000806
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksville Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarksville Primary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Primary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clarksville, AR.
School address
District: Clarksville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050438000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarksville Primary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarksville Primary School
Clarksville Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Clarksville, Arkansas, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #185, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% 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.
Clarksville School District also operates Clarksville High School (598 students) and Clarksville Junior High School (403 students) alongside Clarksville Primary 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 Primary School compares
Clarksville Primary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Clarksville Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarksville School District, which includes Clarksville Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 |
| Clarksville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarksville Primary 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
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 5/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarksville Primary School
How many students attend Clarksville Primary School?
Clarksville Primary School has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarksville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Primary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarksville Primary School?
59.5% of students at Clarksville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarksville Primary School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Clarksville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksville Primary School?
Clarksville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary School a good school?
Clarksville Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Primary School, Clarksville School District also operates Clarksville High School (598 students), Clarksville Junior High School (403 students), and Clarksville Intermediate School (380 students). See the Clarksville School District district page for the complete list.
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