At a glance
Reported students
828
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
700
Clark El: 828 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 597
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Clark El
Clark El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Houston. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Spring ISD. NCES reports 828 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (57.4%) and Black (38.5%). English learners represent 41.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. 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 Clark El
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.52 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 1 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
- 41.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic57.4%
- Black38.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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 Spring ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Heritage El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
807 reported students
Gloria Marshall El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
876 reported students
Pat Reynolds El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
877 reported students
Milton Cooper El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
766 reported students
Ginger McNabb El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
743 reported students
Ponderosa El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
740 reported students
Public schools near Clark El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Spears Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 728 | 0.5 mi |
| Heritage El Elementary · Spring ISD | PK–05 | 807 | 0.8 mi |
| Hoyland El Elementary · Spring ISD | PK–05 | 617 | 0.9 mi |
| Deloras E Thompson El Elementary · Spring ISD | PK–05 | 634 | 1.1 mi |
| Ignite Community School - Fallbrook Elementary · Charter · Texas College Preparatory Academies | KG–08 | 208 | 1.3 mi |
| YES Prep North Rankin El Elementary · Charter · YES Prep Public Schools Inc | PK–03 | 262 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clark El
What grades does Clark El serve?
Clark El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Spring ISD.
How many students attend Clark El?
Clark El reported 828 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 597 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clark El?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 828 students and 41.52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clark El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clark El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Spring ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clark El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.7% 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 Clark El in?
Clark El is part of Spring ISD, based in Houston, TX, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clark El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IDEA Spears Academy (0.5 mi), Heritage El (0.8 mi), Hoyland El (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.