- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarkton, NC
Clarkton School of Discovery
Federal NCES profile for Clarkton School of Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370039000113
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkton School of Discovery earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 147
- students enrolled
Clarkton School of Discovery has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bladen County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370039000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Clarkton School of Discovery shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 370039000113 · Clarkton, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 9.8:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bladen High (720 students)
Clarkton School of Discovery shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clarkton School of Discovery in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bladen Hi
West Bladen High
720 students
- East Bladen Hi
East Bladen High
525 students
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Primary
483 students
- Tar Heel Middl
Tar Heel Middle
449 students
- Bladenboro Pri
Bladenboro Primary
448 students
- This school 147
Clarkton School of Discovery
147 students
What this shows Clarkton School of Discovery reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarkton School of Discovery compares
Clarkton School of Discovery is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$16,306
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Clarkton School of Discovery is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bladen County Schools reports $16,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarkton School of Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tar Heel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bladenboro Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkton School of Discovery's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarkton School of Discovery
How many students attend Clarkton School of Discovery?
Clarkton School of Discovery has 147 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarkton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkton School of Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkton School of Discovery is 9.8:1, which is 38% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% 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 Clarkton School of Discovery?
98.6% of students at Clarkton School of Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkton School of Discovery?
The largest demographic group at Clarkton School of Discovery is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Clarkton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkton School of Discovery?
Clarkton School of Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Bladen County Schools?
Besides Clarkton School of Discovery, Bladen County Schools also operates West Bladen High (720 students), East Bladen High (525 students), and Elizabethtown Primary (483 students). See the Bladen County Schools district page for the complete list.