- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220108000790
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School ranks #2 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108000790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 220108000790 · Monroe, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.9:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Neville High School (1,042 students)
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neville High S
Neville High School
1,042 students
- Wossman High S
Wossman High School
635 students
- Sallie Humble
Sallie Humble Elementary School
579 students
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
577 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
547 students
- This school
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
458 students
What this shows J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School compares
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.9%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Monroe School District reports $15,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Richwood High School
Standard public school
400 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
How many students attend J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
65.8% of students at J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School is African American at 96.9% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School?
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School ranks #2 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.