At a glance
Reported students
785
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
803.5
Clarkdale Elementary School: 785 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 708
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Clarkdale Elementary School
Clarkdale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Austell. It is one of 110 current school records connected to Cobb County. NCES reports 785 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (48.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.9%). English learners represent 22.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clarkdale Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.8%
- Hispanic39.9%
- Black48.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cobb County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bullard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
799 reported students
Hayes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
802 reported students
Pitner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
802 reported students
Tritt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
804 reported students
Powder Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
805 reported students
Still Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
755 reported students
Public schools near Clarkdale Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austell Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 367 | 1.7 mi |
| Sanders Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 626 | 2 mi |
| Hendricks Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 538 | 2.6 mi |
| Powder Springs Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 805 | 2.9 mi |
| Mableton Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 945 | 3 mi |
| Hollydale Elementary School Elementary · Cobb County | PK–05 | 526 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clarkdale Elementary School
What grades does Clarkdale Elementary School serve?
Clarkdale Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cobb County.
How many students attend Clarkdale Elementary School?
Clarkdale Elementary School reported 785 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 708 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clarkdale Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 785 students and 59.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clarkdale Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clarkdale Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cobb County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clarkdale Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Clarkdale Elementary School in?
Clarkdale Elementary School is part of Cobb County, based in Marietta, GA, which operates 110 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clarkdale Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Austell Elementary School (1.7 mi), Sanders Elementary School (2 mi), Hendricks Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.