- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockhart, TX
Clear Fork El
Federal NCES profile for Clear Fork El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482787003127
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Fork El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lockhart · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Fork El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Fork El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lockhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Clear Fork El held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482787003127 · Lockhart, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 14.5:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lockhart H S (2,006 students)
Clear Fork El held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clear Fork El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lockhart H S
Lockhart H S
2,006 students
- Lockhart J H
Lockhart J H
1,501 students
- Navarro El 667
Navarro El
667 students
- Bluebonnet El 614
Bluebonnet El
614 students
- Alma Brewer St 529
Alma Brewer Strawn El
529 students
- This school 523
Clear Fork El
523 students
What this shows Clear Fork El reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Fork El compares
Clear Fork El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$11,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
White 28.7%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Clear Fork El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lockhart Isd reports $11,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Fork El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lockhart J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Navarro El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluebonnet El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Brewer Strawn El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Fork El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Fork El
How many students attend Clear Fork El?
Clear Fork El has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Fork El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Fork El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Clear Fork El?
48.9% of students at Clear Fork El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Fork El?
The largest demographic group at Clear Fork El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in Lockhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Fork El?
Clear Fork El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
How does Clear Fork El rank among elementary schools in Lockhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Fork El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lockhart, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lockhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Lockhart Isd?
Besides Clear Fork El, Lockhart Isd also operates Lockhart H S (2,006 students), Lockhart J H (1,501 students), and Navarro El (667 students). See the Lockhart Isd district page for the complete list.