Clarkton Elementary

Summary:

Clarkton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Clarkton, Missouri, with 159 students. The school is part of the Clarkton C-4 school district, which is ranked 377 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clarkton Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Missouri elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 841 out of 906 schools. The school has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, indicating poor performance compared to other schools in the state. Students at Clarkton Elementary perform significantly below the state average in all tested subjects and grade levels, with only 19.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math and ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 41.6% respectively. The school also has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.6% to 25.8% in recent years, and an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.02% to 98.42% in recent years.

In comparison, the nearby schools, such as South Elementary, Bernie Elementary, and Portageville Elementary, generally perform much better than Clarkton Elementary on academic measures, with proficiency rates often double or triple that of Clarkton. These higher-performing schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and serve a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Clarkton Elementary, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state average and its nearby peers, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes at the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837-0637

(573) 448-3712

District: Clarkton C-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
841^st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,313

Students who attend Clarkton Elementary usually attend:

High:

Clarkton High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.4%

Hispanic:

20.5%

African American:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clarkton Elementary ranks worse than 92.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.4%), Hispanic (20.5%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarkton Elementary is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Clarkton Elementary employs 13.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarkton Elementary is $11,313.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clarkton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkton Elementary 841^st of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Clarkton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Clarkton C-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkton C-4 377^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clarkton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clarkton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	33.07	826^th	1074	23.1%
2007	32.59	856^th	1080	20.7%
2008	82.51	104^th	1084	90.4%
2009	95.16	9^th	1053	99.1%
2010	64.25	349^th	1066	67.3%
2011	72.81	232^nd	1088	78.7%
2012	70.78	276^th	1085	74.6%
2013	37.15	798^th	1108	28.0%
2014	17.62	966^th	1089	11.3%
2015	11.92	967^th	1058	8.6%
2017	18.57	893^rd	1032	13.5%
2019	4.67	1015^th	1052	3.5%
2021	6.31	855^th	901	5.1%
2022	6.42	871^st	908	4.1%
2023	10.91	809^th	898	9.9%
2024	9.11	841^st	906	7.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarkton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	9.83	870^th	907	4.1%
2021	14.76	533^rd	574	7.1%
2022	14.87	506^th	532	4.9%
2023	23.33	516^th	611	15.5%
2024	19.05	558^th	625	10.7%

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Rank History for White students at Clarkton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	5.44	911^th	917	0.7%
2021	2.71	690^th	691	0.1%
2022	2.34	674^th	675	0.1%
2024	6.72	655^th	668	1.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Clarkton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	202	202
1992	178	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1993	175	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1994	172	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
1995	190	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	222
1996	190	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	222
1997	221	24	14	n/a	n/a	0	259
1998	217	23	21	n/a	n/a	0	261
1999	214	18	28	n/a	n/a	0	260
2000	210	22	20	n/a	n/a	0	252
2001	193	18	14	n/a	n/a	0	225
2002	192	33	33	n/a	n/a	0	258
2003	192	33	33	n/a	n/a	0	258
2004	191	29	32	n/a	n/a	0	252
2005	157	18	29	n/a	n/a	0	204
2006	170	14	29	n/a	n/a	0	213
2007	150	19	36	n/a	n/a	0	205
2008	164	15	32	n/a	n/a	0	211
2009	146	14	26	n/a	n/a	0	186
2010	150	12	37	n/a	n/a	0	199
2011	142	16	37	3	0	0	198
2012	142	19	38	0	0	0	199
2013	136	24	45	0	0	0	205
2014	131	18	42	0	0	0	191
2015	133	15	44	0	9	0	201
2016	112	12	39	0	4	0	167
2017	133	17	45	0	5	0	200
2018	123	21	44	0	5	0	193
2019	128	23	37	0	3	0	191
2020	129	24	52	0	4	0	209
2021	121	22	40	0	7	0	190
2022	114	19	39	0	8	0	180
2023	100	20	32	0	7	0	159
2024	102	16	32	0	6	0	156

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clarkton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	202	13.5	14.9	n/a
1992	184	13.4	13.7	94.6
1993	181	14.3	12.7	95
1994	176	14.4	12.2	94.9
1995	222	16.6	13.4	94.6
1996	222	16.6	13.4	94.6
1997	259	17.1	15.1	59.8
1998	261	16.4	15.9	58.2
1999	260	17.9	14.5	60.8
2000	252	16.9	14.9	67.9
2001	225	16.4	13.7	69.3
2002	258	16.6	15.5	74.4
2003	258	16.6	15.5	74.4
2004	252	16.9	14.9	74.2
2005	204	19.6	10.4	85.3
2006	213	20.1	10.6	92
2007	205	19.1	10.7	81.5
2008	211	19.3	10.9	71.1
2009	186	17.8	10.4	76.9
2010	199	18.0	11.0	66.3
2011	198	16.4	12.0	78.3
2012	199	16.1	12.3	69.8
2013	205	16.1	12.7	68.8
2014	191	13.3	14.3	89.5
2015	201	10.0	20.1	87.1
2016	167	12.0	13.9	100
2017	200	6.9	28.9	99
2018	193	12.6	15.2	100
2019	191	16.4	11.6	98.4
2020	209	14.5	14.4	98.6
2021	190	16.6	11.4	98.4
2022	180	15.1	11.9	91.7
2023	159	16.2	9.8	83
2024	156	13.6	11.4	98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clarkton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	202	13.5	14.9	n/a
1992	184	13.4	13.7	94.6
1993	181	14.3	12.7	95
1994	176	14.4	12.2	94.9
1995	222	16.6	13.4	94.6
1996	222	16.6	13.4	94.6
1997	259	17.1	15.1	59.8
1998	261	16.4	15.9	58.2
1999	260	17.9	14.5	60.8
2000	252	16.9	14.9	67.9
2001	225	16.4	13.7	69.3
2002	258	16.6	15.5	74.4
2003	258	16.6	15.5	74.4
2004	252	16.9	14.9	74.2
2005	204	19.6	10.4	85.3
2006	213	20.1	10.6	92
2007	205	19.1	10.7	81.5
2008	211	19.3	10.9	71.1
2009	186	17.8	10.4	76.9
2010	199	18.0	11.0	66.3
2011	198	16.4	12.0	78.3
2012	199	16.1	12.3	69.8
2013	205	16.1	12.7	68.8
2014	191	13.3	14.3	89.5
2015	201	10.0	20.1	87.1
2016	167	12.0	13.9	100
2017	200	6.9	28.9	99
2018	193	12.6	15.2	100
2019	191	16.4	11.6	98.4
2020	209	14.5	14.4	98.6
2021	190	16.6	11.4	98.4
2022	180	15.1	11.9	91.7
2023	159	16.2	9.8	83
2024	156	13.6	11.4	98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarkton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$566 (6.3%)	$8,444 (93.7%)	$9,010
2020	$794 (9.6%)	$7,480 (90.4%)	$8,274
2021	$1,900 (19.3%)	$7,944 (80.7%)	$9,843
2022	$2,051 (18.1%)	$9,261 (81.9%)	$11,312

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarkton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1015^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 809^th of 898 Elementary schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarkton Elementary)	21.4	25	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarkton C-4)	21.4	25	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clarkton Elementary)	8.4	4.3	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clarkton C-4)	8.4	4.3	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkton Elementary)	16.6	13	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkton C-4)	16.6	13	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	191	159	16.8%
African American	23	20	13%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	37	32	13.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	128	100	21.9%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.4%	83%	15.4%

Schools Near Clarkton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clarkton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 162	Clarkton	63837	Dunklin County	Clarkton C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3712	156	14	11.4	98.1%	102 (65.4%)	16 (10.3%)	32 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	9.1	841^st of 906 public elementary schools	7.2%		10.9	809^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.9%	32	19.2		4.2	20.8	8.4	19.2		12.5	7.3	$11,313	$2,051	$9,261
Gideon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3447	121	14	8.7	100.0%	118 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					23.2	9.2				$14,459	$3,221	$11,238
Holcomb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	102 S Cherry	Holcomb	63852	Dunklin County	Holcomb R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 792-3550	236	20	11.8	100.0%	206 (87.3%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	21.3	717^th of 906 public elementary schools	20.9%					(n/a)	23.6	20.9	12.6	27.0	28.2			28.2		$12,315	$3,790	$8,526
Campbell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	801 S State Rte 53	Campbell	63933	Dunklin County	Campbell R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 246-3109	266	24	11.0	99.6%	246 (92.5%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	34.5	612^th of 906 public elementary schools	32.5%		28	682^nd of 898 public elementary schools	24.1%	70		51.6	21.8	33.4				32.7	19.6	$10,373	$3,820	$6,554
Malden Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Burkhart St	Malden	63863	Dunklin County	Malden R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 276-5791	449	37	12.2	100.4%	257 (57.2%)	137 (30.5%)	21 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.1%)	26	687^th of 906 public elementary schools	24.2%		25.4	705^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.5%	18	36.3	19.4	16.0		28.1	28.3	41.9	20.0		$11,602	$3,657	$7,944
Risco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5501	84	11	7.3	64.3%	78 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	72.6	227^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.9%					(n/a)		73.6		78.8		25.0				$14,274	$1,018	$13,256
Ross Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	102 School Drive	Wardell	63879	Pemiscot County	North Pemiscot County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-0543	102	10	10.0	100.0%	93 (91.2%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	17.1	759^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.2%					(n/a)	14.3		26.4			14.3				$13,145	$546	$12,599
H. Byron Masterson Elementary	Public	K-2	1600 Ely St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 717-1115	436	34	12.7	99.3%	218 (50.0%)	147 (33.7%)	41 (9.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)								(n/a)										$8,606	$2,946	$5,661
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1600 Ely Street	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	No	(573) 717-1115	95	4	23.7	96.8%	52 (54.7%)	25 (26.3%)	6 (6.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.6%)								(n/a)
Bernie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	121 S Spiker	Bernie	63822	Stoddard County	Bernie R-Xiii	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 293-5335	277	24	11.7	62.8%	239 (86.3%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.2%)	84.7	110^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.9%		74.2	197^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.1%	87	57.5	53.2		88.8	81.0	54.4				$9,508	$1,775	$7,733

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkton Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Clarkton Elementary?

Students at Clarkton Elementary are 65% White, 21% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Clarkton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Clarkton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Clarkton High

How many students attend Clarkton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 156 students attended Clarkton Elementary.

What district is Clarkton Elementary in?

Clarkton C-4

Is Clarkton Elementary a good school?

Clarkton Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

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