- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Clarksville Primary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 050438000806 · Clarksville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 15.4:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarksville High School (598 students)
Clarksville Primary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Clarksville Primary 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
- This school
Clarksville Primary School
385 students
- Clarksville In
Clarksville Intermediate School
380 students
- Kraus Middle S
Kraus Middle School
370 students
- Clarksville El
Clarksville Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Clarksville Primary School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarksville Primary School compares
Clarksville Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,127
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~385 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.