Clark Elementary School
Tel:
(361)777-4045
- Clark Elementary School serves 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Clark Elementary School's student population of 680 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 680 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clark Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clark Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #2616 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 52% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 39% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gregory-portland Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clark Elementary School is Gregory-portland High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gregory-portland J High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gregory-portland J High School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Gregory-portland High School Grades: 9-12 | 1397 students
0.6 miles
4601 Wildcat Dr
Portland, TX 78374
(361)777-4251 0.6 9-12 1397 - Portland Gregory-portland J High School Grades: 6-8 | 1020 students
0.6 miles
4600 Wildcat Dr
Portland, TX 78374
(361)777-4042 0.6 6-8 1020 - Portland Andrews Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 422 students
0.8 miles
1100 Lang Rd
Portland, TX 78374
(361)777-4048 0.8 PK-5 422 - Portland East Cliff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 524 students
1.3 miles
1140 Broadway
Portland, TX 78374
(361)777-4255 1.3 PK-5 524 - Gregory Austin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 496 students
2.8 miles
308 N Gregory Ave
Gregory, TX 78359
(361)777-4252 2.8 PK-5 496
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