Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clarke Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarke Elementary School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
EVERY CHILD, EVERY CHANCE, EVERY DAY
School Rankings
Clarke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarke Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2548 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
69%
24%
White
7%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarke Elementary School's ranking?
Clarke Elementary School is ranked #2548 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Clarke Elementary School often compared to?
Clarke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dabney Elementary School, Aycock Elementary School, L B Yancey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Clarke Elementary School?
364 students attend Clarke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Clarke Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarke Elementary School?
Clarke Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clarke Elementary School offer ?
Clarke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarke Elementary School part of?
Clarke Elementary School is part of Vance County Schools.
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