Clark Elementary School

Q: Is Clark Elementary School a good school?

Clark Elementary School ranks 286 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tampa, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 832 students. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clark Elementary consistently outperforms the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71% of 5th-grade students at Clark Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51% in the Hillsborough district and 55% statewide. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also significantly higher than the district and state averages. Clark Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a ranking of 286 out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Clark Elementary outperforms the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in academic metrics, it is not the only high-performing school in the area. Nearby schools like Pride Elementary and Chiles Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, with Pride Elementary ranking 189th and Chiles Elementary ranking 228th out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. These schools, along with Clark Elementary, suggest that the Tampa area has a concentration of high-quality elementary schools that are providing a strong educational foundation for their students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

19002 Wood Sage Dr
Tampa, FL 33647

(813) 631-4333

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
286^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,933

Students who attend Clark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Middle School
High:	Freedom High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 832

Racial breakdown:

White:

25.2%

Asian:

23.9%

Hispanic:

21.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clark Elementary School ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 24^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.89. (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 Student population at Clark Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (25.2%), Asian (23.9%), Hispanic (21.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 55^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Clark Elementary School employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clark Elementary School is $9,933. 121 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clark Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clark Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	89.86	123^rd	1688	92.7%
2007	91.95	67^th	1786	96.2%
2008	91.73	74^th	1789	95.9%
2009	77.88	356^th	1847	80.7%
2010	81.65	287^th	1919	85.0%
2011	76.18	442^nd	1985	77.7%
2012	79.02	368^th	1984	81.5%
2013	81.73	324^th	2029	84.0%
2014	84.21	280^th	2064	86.4%
2016	81.59	346^th	2087	83.4%
2017	74.50	507^th	2112	76.0%
2018	80.75	387^th	2118	81.7%
2019	85.04	288^th	2182	86.8%
2021	89.28	210^th	2247	90.7%
2022	92.89	95^th	2219	95.7%
2023	88.92	199^th	2240	91.1%
2024	85.89	286^th	2256	87.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida 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
1999	384	148	33	59	2	n/a	n/a	0	626
2000	518	163	44	94	0	n/a	n/a	0	819
2001	608	171	55	101	2	n/a	n/a	0	937
2002	646	147	64	117	3	n/a	n/a	0	977
2003	646	147	64	117	3	n/a	n/a	0	977
2004	640	202	71	143	3	n/a	n/a	0	1059
2005	666	131	72	153	3	n/a	n/a	0	1025
2006	439	95	73	129	1	n/a	n/a	0	737
2007	363	63	73	87	2	n/a	n/a	47	635
2008	337	82	87	103	2	n/a	n/a	49	660
2009	329	159	100	159	1	n/a	n/a	71	819
2010	345	172	112	141	2	n/a	n/a	70	842
2011	301	171	120	191	2	2	44	0	831
2012	271	185	118	208	0	2	43	0	827
2013	267	208	119	192	0	3	42	0	831
2014	250	213	105	219	0	3	39	0	829
2015	241	189	120	205	0	3	45	0	803
2016	253	177	154	209	1	3	57	0	854
2017	238	173	173	230	1	2	54	0	871
2018	246	176	220	216	1	2	58	0	919
2019	239	151	222	181	1	0	48	0	842
2020	235	149	233	176	0	0	60	0	853
2021	191	160	219	167	1	0	41	0	779
2022	188	165	177	184	2	0	58	0	774
2023	210	171	199	182	3	0	67	0	832

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
1999	626	32.0	19.6	26.8
2000	819	44.0	18.6	24.4
2001	937	49.0	19.1	24.1
2002	977	48.0	20.4	22.5
2003	977	48.0	20.4	22.5
2004	1059	54.0	19.6	26.9
2005	1025	63.0	16.3	24.6
2006	737	41.0	18.0	17.9
2007	635	31.0	20.5	16.7
2008	660	53.0	12.5	20.6
2009	819	64.2	13.4	35.3
2010	842	60.0	14.0	36.5
2011	831	65.5	12.6	35.4
2012	827	63.4	13.0	36.3
2013	831	65.0	12.7	42.8
2014	829	70.0	11.8	48.1
2015	803	67.0	11.9	44.7
2016	854	65.0	13.1	43.3
2017	871	65.0	13.4	44.4
2018	919	67.0	13.7	45.5
2019	842	61.5	13.6	39.1
2020	853	60.5	14.0	35.1
2021	779	57.5	13.5	38.8
2022	774	55.0	14.0	41.3
2023	832	57.0	14.5	41.6

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
1999	626	32.0	19.6	26.8
2000	819	44.0	18.6	24.4
2001	937	49.0	19.1	24.1
2002	977	48.0	20.4	22.5
2003	977	48.0	20.4	22.5
2004	1059	54.0	19.6	26.9
2005	1025	63.0	16.3	24.6
2006	737	41.0	18.0	17.9
2007	635	31.0	20.5	16.7
2008	660	53.0	12.5	20.6
2009	819	64.2	13.4	35.3
2010	842	60.0	14.0	36.5
2011	831	65.5	12.6	35.4
2012	827	63.4	13.0	36.3
2013	831	65.0	12.7	42.8
2014	829	70.0	11.8	48.1
2015	803	67.0	11.9	44.7
2016	854	65.0	13.1	43.3
2017	871	65.0	13.4	44.4
2018	919	67.0	13.7	45.5
2019	842	61.5	13.6	39.1
2020	853	60.5	14.0	35.1
2021	779	57.5	13.5	38.8
2022	774	55.0	14.0	41.3
2023	832	57.0	14.5	41.6

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)
2018	$334 (4.2%)	$7,672 (95.8%)	$8,006
2019	$489 (5.3%)	$8,692 (94.7%)	$9,181
2020	$538 (5.7%)	$8,847 (94.3%)	$9,384
2021	$1,296 (13.6%)	$8,236 (86.4%)	$9,533
2022	$1,082 (11.3%)	$8,536 (88.8%)	$9,617
2023	$1,737 (17.5%)	$8,196 (82.5%)	$9,933

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 288^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 199^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)	74	78	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)	75	89	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)	78	74	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)	88	89	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)	67	76	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)	81	87	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Clark Elementary School)	72	72
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	842	832	1.2%
African American	151	171	13.2%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	222	199	10.4%
Hispanic	181	182	0.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	239	210	12.1%
Two or More Races	48	67	39.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.1%	41.6%	2.5%

Schools Near Clark Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19002 Wood Sage Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4333	832	57	14.5	41.6%	210 (25.2%)	171 (20.6%)	182 (21.9%)	199 (23.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (8.1%)	85.9	286^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.3%		88.9	199^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.1%	87	68.0	69.0	71.0				84.0	82.0	77.0				66.0					$9,933	$1,737	$8,196
Turner-Bartels K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	9190 Imperial Oak Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 907-9066	1,442	93	15.5	43.3%	427 (29.6%)	315 (21.8%)	417 (28.9%)	174 (12.1%)	7 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	99 (6.9%)	60	858^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.0%		66.1	713^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.2%	145	64.0	50.0	66.0	53.0	54.0	46.0	63.0	56.0	66.0	59.0	18.0	53.0	58.0	42.0	77.0	89.0	80.0	$10,088	$1,736	$8,352
Hunter's Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9202 Highland Oak Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 973-7394	739	48	15.3	33.7%	316 (42.8%)	97 (13.1%)	173 (23.4%)	101 (13.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.9%)	84.4	310^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.3%		89.9	174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.2%	136	79.0	73.0	69.0				85.0	67.0	71.0				66.0					$10,875	$2,029	$8,846
Sand Pine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29040 County Line Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-1900	522	31	17.0	39.5%	234 (44.8%)	38 (7.3%)	158 (30.3%)	72 (13.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	64.8	757^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.4%		69.7	635^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.7%	122	60.0	56.0	61.0				63.0	41.0	74.0				62.0					$10,061	$1,283	$8,778
Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10310 Lions Den Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5400	937	58	16.2	24.9%	194 (20.7%)	139 (14.8%)	110 (11.7%)	418 (44.6%)	13 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.7%)	89.7	189^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.6%		86.2	263^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	88.3%	74	82.0	75.0	70.0				91.0	77.0	73.0				74.0					$9,567	$1,764	$7,802
Chiles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5422	875	53	16.6	37.0%	269 (30.7%)	126 (14.4%)	177 (20.2%)	221 (25.3%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	75 (8.6%)	88	228^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.9%		91.6	125^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.4%	103	73.0	78.0	71.0				80.0	82.0	77.0				69.0					$9,334	$1,632	$7,702
Denham Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1422 Oak Grove Blvd	Lutz	33559	Hillsborough County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-1600	786	50	15.5	45.9%	318 (40.5%)	83 (10.6%)	266 (33.8%)	64 (8.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.4%)	61.4	834^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.0%		59.9	844^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.3%	10	54.0	58.0	63.0				58.0	60.0	61.0	100.0			54.0					$9,103	$1,118	$7,985
Wiregrass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29732 Wiregrass School Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0700	964	61	15.8	25.6%	422 (43.8%)	79 (8.2%)	264 (27.4%)	133 (13.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (6.5%)	62.8	803^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	64.4%		66.7	699^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.8%	104	70.0	66.0	68.0				57.0	42.0	56.0	98.0			52.0					$8,331	$1,173	$7,157
Tampa Palms Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6100 Tampa Palms Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7390	778	52	15.1	46.0%	197 (25.3%)	170 (21.9%)	166 (21.3%)	196 (25.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.9%)	65.9	725^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.9%		74	525^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.6%	200	61.0	58.0	59.0				66.0	64.0	61.0				60.0					$10,390	$1,671	$8,720
Seven Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27633 Mystic Oak Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-0700	677	41	16.5	31.0%	368 (54.4%)	57 (8.4%)	161 (23.8%)	39 (5.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (7.1%)	75.9	508^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.5%		75.4	502^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	77.6%	6	59.0	62.0	69.0				62.0	72.0	75.0	100.0			71.0					$9,603	$1,390	$8,213

Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Elementary School

How many students attend Clark Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 832 students attended Clark Elementary School.

Is Clark Elementary School a good school?

Clark Elementary School ranks 286^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Clark Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clark Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : Freedom High School

What district is Clark Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Clark Elementary School?

Students at Clark Elementary School are 25% White, 24% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 21% African American, 8% Two or more races.

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