Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Clark Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1683 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
36%
22%
White
25%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Clark Elementary School is ranked #1683 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Elementary School, Venable Elementary School, Jackson-via Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
324 students attend Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Clark Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clark Elementary School offer ?
Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Elementary School part of?
Clark Elementary School is part of Charlottesville Cty PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Clark Elementary School located?
Clark Elementary School is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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