Clark Elementary School
Tel:
(334)874-1630
- Clark Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Clark Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Clark Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clark Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clark Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1080 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Black | 100% | 33% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Selma City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clark Elementary School is Phoenix sch (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Phoenix sch (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is School Of Discovery Genesis Center (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Selma School Of Discovery Genesis Center Grades: 6 | 271 students
0.2 miles
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1670 0.2 6 271 - Selma Payne Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
0.6 miles
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1660 0.6 PK-5 273 - Selma Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 133 students
0.6 miles
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1635 0.6 1-5 133 - Selma Byrd Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 232 students
0.7 miles
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1623 0.7 PK-K 232 - Selma Knox Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 185 students
0.7 miles
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1650 0.7 1-5 185
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