Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clarkston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarkston Elementary serves the northeast part of Tyler, TX, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 9.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarkston Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarkston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkston Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5643 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
4%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarkston Elementary School's ranking?
Clarkston Elementary School is ranked #5643 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Clarkston Elementary School often compared to?
Clarkston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Elementary School, Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Clarkston Elementary School?
394 students attend Clarkston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Clarkston Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarkston Elementary School?
Clarkston Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarkston Elementary School offer ?
Clarkston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clarkston Elementary School part of?
Clarkston Elementary School is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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