- Enrollment
- 2,912
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Marys, GA
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130078000794
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Saint Marys · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Saint Marys, GA.
School address
District: Camden County · Georgia
NCES ID 130078000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 130078000794 · Saint Marys, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 15:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden County High School (2,912 students)
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden County
Camden County High School
2,912 students
- Camden Middle 1,078
Camden Middle School
1,078 students
- Saint Marys Mi 1,077
Saint Marys Middle School
1,077 students
- Matilda Harris 662
Matilda Harris Elementary School
662 students
- Sugarmill Elem 651
Sugarmill Elementary
651 students
- This school 480
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
480 students
What this shows Mary Lee Clark Elementary School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Lee Clark Elementary School compares
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 41% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$11,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camden County reports $11,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Lee Clark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugarmill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Lee Clark Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Saint Marys
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Marys, GA. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
36.0% of students at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Saint Marys, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mary Lee Clark Elementary School rank among schools in Saint Marys?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Saint Marys, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Marys on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden County?
Besides Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, Camden County also operates Camden County High School (2,912 students), Camden Middle School (1,078 students), and Saint Marys Middle School (1,077 students). See the Camden County district page for the complete list.