Is Clark Elementary School a good school?

Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Alabama elementary schools.

How many students attend Clark Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 138 students attended Clark Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Clark Elementary School?

Students at Clark Elementary School are 95% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Clark Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clark Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : School Of Discovery Genesis Center Middle : The RBHudson STEAM Academy High : Selma High School

Clark Elementary School

Summary:

Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Selma, Alabama, serving 137 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Selma City School District, which is ranked 122 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clark Elementary School faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across all subject areas and grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are well below the Selma City and Alabama state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was just 7.69%, compared to the Selma City average of 13.73% and the Alabama state average of 42.16%. Additionally, Clark Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Alabama elementary schools, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Another key differentiating factor is the school's racial makeup, with an overwhelming majority (95.62%) of African American students, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like JE Terry Elementary School, Salem Elementary School, and Valley Grande Elementary School. This raises questions about equity and access to quality education for minority students in the Selma area. Additionally, Clark Elementary School serves a population with significant economic challenges, with over 90% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703

(334) 874-1630

District: Selma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
661^st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,376

Students who attend Clark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	School Of Discovery Genesis Center
	The RBHudson STEAM Academy
High:	Selma High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 138

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.9%

White:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clark Elementary School ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Selma City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.82. (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 Clark Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Selma City School District. Racial makeup is: African American (94.9%), White (2.9%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 17.2, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Selma City School District! (See more...)

Compare Clark Elementary School employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clark Elementary School is $10,376. 2 elementary schools in the Selma City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clark Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark Elementary School 661^st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Clark Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Selma City:

SchoolDigger ranks Selma City 122^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clark Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	25.98	501^st	623	19.6%
2005	48.49	385^th	688	44.0%
2006	45.46	410^th	689	40.5%
2007	32.81	550^th	698	21.2%
2008	28.46	583^rd	698	16.5%
2009	32.95	549^th	696	21.1%
2010	53.88	370^th	704	47.4%
2011	61.31	306^th	709	56.8%
2012	52.24	408^th	696	41.4%
2013	42.48	497^th	696	28.6%
2014	3.44	695^th	695	0.0%
2015	13.03	633^rd	691	8.4%
2016	10.04	641^st	691	7.2%
2017	17.20	581^st	688	15.6%
2018	9.29	634^th	680	6.8%
2019	13.25	611^th	681	10.3%
2021	8.43	681^st	692	1.6%
2022	15.10	586^th	687	14.7%
2023	9.13	646^th	680	5.0%
2024	7.82	661^st	684	3.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	21.68	465^th	567	18.0%
2018	9.68	624^th	651	4.1%
2019	15.99	593^rd	649	8.6%
2021	10.08	638^th	653	2.3%
2022	21.11	537^th	651	17.5%
2023	15.67	555^th	623	10.9%
2024	9.46	646^th	670	3.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	20.22	530^th	639	17.1%
2018	10.71	593^rd	640	7.3%
2019	17.92	549^th	646	15.0%
2021	10.68	632^nd	656	3.7%
2022	16.49	564^th	656	14.0%
2023	11.43	596^th	645	7.6%
2024	12.76	593^rd	650	8.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	16.11	556^th	639	13.0%
2018	9.67	613^th	650	5.7%
2019	11.53	605^th	650	6.9%
2021	8.60	662^nd	669	1.0%
2022	15.65	568^th	669	15.1%
2023	9.12	617^th	649	4.9%
2024	8.06	631^st	655	3.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	37.36	208^th	336	38.1%
2018	23.24	366^th	423	13.5%
2019	30.42	327^th	426	23.2%
2021	16.23	415^th	426	2.6%
2022	29.58	314^th	426	26.3%
2023	17.68	397^th	427	7.0%
2024	16.04	402^nd	420	4.3%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of 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: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clark Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	346	346
1989	0	363	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1990	0	352	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1991	0	303	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1992	0	397	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1993	2	337	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1994	1	329	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1995	0	271	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
1996	0	271	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
1997	0	274	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1998	0	276	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	277
1999	0	296	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2000	1	291	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2001	1	301	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2002	1	261	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2003	1	261	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2004	0	297	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2005	0	292	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2006	0	321	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2007	0	353	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2008	0	360	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2009	0	337	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2010	0	352	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2011	1	357	0	0	0	0	0	0	358
2012	0	409	0	0	0	0	1	0	410
2013	0	442	0	0	0	0	1	0	443
2014	0	496	1	0	0	0	3	0	500
2015	1	414	1	0	0	0	1	0	417
2016	1	409	0	0	0	0	2	0	412
2017	0	390	0	0	0	0	0	0	390
2018	1	350	0	0	0	0	0	0	351
2019	0	297	0	0	1	0	0	0	298
2020	0	228	0	0	1	0	0	0	229
2021	0	205	0	0	0	0	0	0	205
2022	1	172	0	1	0	0	4	0	178
2023	0	131	0	4	0	0	2	0	137
2024	4	131	0	1	0	0	2	0	138

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 Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	346	17.0	20.3	0
1989	363	16.0	22.6	n/a
1990	352	19.0	18.5	0
1991	303	19.0	15.9	n/a
1992	397	21.0	18.9	n/a
1993	339	20.0	17.0	n/a
1994	330	22.0	15.0	n/a
1995	271	19.0	14.3	n/a
1996	271	19.0	14.3	n/a
1997	274	19.5	14.1	93.4
1998	277	19.5	14.2	93.1
1999	297	16.0	18.6	94.9
2000	293	20.8	14.1	96.9
2001	302	25.0	12.1	99
2002	262	18.6	14.1	98.9
2003	262	18.6	14.1	98.9
2004	297	22.3	13.3	93.9
2005	292	22.1	13.2	91.4
2006	321	20.0	16.1	93.5
2007	353	21.0	16.8	90.9
2008	360	22.7	15.9	80
2009	337	20.3	16.4	79.8
2010	352	20.3	17.2	78.1
2011	358	22.6	15.7	83.8
2012	410	20.1	20.3	77.1
2013	443	23.9	18.5	80.4
2014	500	23.6	21.1	81
2015	417	24.0	17.3	76.7
2016	412	24.0	17.1	78.4
2017	390	25.0	15.5	74.9
2018	351	22.5	15.6	93.2
2019	298	19.5	15.2	93
2020	229	15.0	15.2	92.6
2021	205	12.0	17.0	93.2
2022	178	11.0	16.1	92.7
2023	137	11.0	12.4	92
2024	138	8.0	17.2	92

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 Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	346	17.0	20.3	0
1989	363	16.0	22.6	n/a
1990	352	19.0	18.5	0
1991	303	19.0	15.9	n/a
1992	397	21.0	18.9	n/a
1993	339	20.0	17.0	n/a
1994	330	22.0	15.0	n/a
1995	271	19.0	14.3	n/a
1996	271	19.0	14.3	n/a
1997	274	19.5	14.1	93.4
1998	277	19.5	14.2	93.1
1999	297	16.0	18.6	94.9
2000	293	20.8	14.1	96.9
2001	302	25.0	12.1	99
2002	262	18.6	14.1	98.9
2003	262	18.6	14.1	98.9
2004	297	22.3	13.3	93.9
2005	292	22.1	13.2	91.4
2006	321	20.0	16.1	93.5
2007	353	21.0	16.8	90.9
2008	360	22.7	15.9	80
2009	337	20.3	16.4	79.8
2010	352	20.3	17.2	78.1
2011	358	22.6	15.7	83.8
2012	410	20.1	20.3	77.1
2013	443	23.9	18.5	80.4
2014	500	23.6	21.1	81
2015	417	24.0	17.3	76.7
2016	412	24.0	17.1	78.4
2017	390	25.0	15.5	74.9
2018	351	22.5	15.6	93.2
2019	298	19.5	15.2	93
2020	229	15.0	15.2	92.6
2021	205	12.0	17.0	93.2
2022	178	11.0	16.1	92.7
2023	137	11.0	12.4	92
2024	138	8.0	17.2	92

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 Clark Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,448 (23.6%)	$7,920 (76.3%)	$10,376

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 611^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 646^th of 680 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)	26.1	10.3	15.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Selma City)	39.4	13.9	25.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)	25	11.5	13.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Selma City)	36.5	10	26.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)	32.8	0	32.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Selma City)	30.9	9.8	21.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	298	137	54%
African American	297	131	55.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93%	92%	1%

Schools Near Clark Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	405 Lawrence St	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1630	138	8	17.2	92.0%	4 (2.9%)	131 (94.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	7.8	661^st of 684 public elementary schools	3.4%		9.1	646^th of 680 public elementary schools	5.0%	15	7.7	8.7	8.0	0.0	0.0	7.7	21.7	44.0	28.0	$10,376	$2,448	$7,920
Payne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1529 N Franklin St	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1660	174	9	19.3	97.1%	0 (0.0%)	173 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	21.3	540^th of 684 public elementary schools	21.1%		9.6	639^th of 680 public elementary schools	6.0%	99	23.1	20.0	34.5	15.2	17.1	46.2	28.6	44.8	25.8	$10,444	$2,016	$8,420
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2224 Selma Ave	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1635	302	14	21.5	74.2%	4 (1.3%)	287 (95.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	14.4	585^th of 684 public elementary schools	14.5%		16.9	556^th of 680 public elementary schools	18.2%	29	5.3	33.3	13.3	0.0	6.7	42.1	40.0	26.7	26.7	$13,079	$3,106	$9,965
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center	Public	PK	625 Lapsley St	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	No	(334) 874-1620	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$12,393	$5,236	$7,156
Edgewood Elementary School	Public	K-6	709 Highland Ave	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1640	407	23	17.7	89.2%	0 (0.0%)	397 (97.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	9.9	647^th of 684 public elementary schools	5.4%		9.2	644^th of 680 public elementary schools	5.3%	3	10.7	5.4	4.6	15.0	17.9	25.0	26.8	13.6	34.2	$9,321	$1,918	$7,396
Meadowview Elementary School	Public	K-6	1816 Orrville Rd	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1655	344	18	19.1	66.9%	17 (4.9%)	308 (89.5%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	35	462^nd of 684 public elementary schools	32.5%		23.5	524^th of 680 public elementary schools	22.9%	62	27.3	28.3	38.5	17.4	23.3	33.3	55.9	48.7	54.4	$10,109	$1,741	$8,361
Brantley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5585 Water Ave	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-8185	201	11	18.2	75.6%	38 (18.9%)	143 (71.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.5%)	10.7	636^th of 684 public elementary schools	7.0%		9.7	637^th of 680 public elementary schools	6.3%	1	18.2	3.9	7.7	5.9	19.2	19.1	38.5	38.5	20.6	$10,642	$2,130	$8,491
Southside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	3104 Old Montgomery Hwy	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-9566	143	8	17.8	94.4%	0 (0.0%)	135 (94.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)								(n/a)										$11,494	$2,250	$9,221
Bruce K Craig Elementary School	Public	3-5	Building 108 Craig Ind Park	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 875-7937	162	9	18.0	84.6%	0 (0.0%)	154 (95.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	5.4	677^th of 684 public elementary schools	1.0%		6.9	668^th of 680 public elementary schools	1.8%	9	5.7	7.6	0.0		11.3	25.7	24.5	22.0		$9,288	$2,089	$7,177
Valley Grande Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2765 Dallas County Road 81	Valley Grande	36701	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 872-7661	372	19	19.5	60.2%	117 (31.5%)	218 (58.6%)	8 (2.2%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	31.4	482^nd of 684 public elementary schools	29.5%		32.3	472^nd of 680 public elementary schools	30.6%	10	20.0	20.9	15.5	31.4	23.3	49.0	51.2	51.7	49.0	$8,689	$1,547	$7,121

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