Clark Elementary School

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:
286th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,933 Help


Students who attend Clark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty Middle School
High:    Freedom High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  832

Racial breakdown:

White:
25.2%
Asian:
23.9%
Hispanic:
21.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clark Elementary School ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 24th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.89. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Clark Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (25.2%), Asian (23.9%), Hispanic (21.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 55th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 45th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.86 123rd 1688 92.7%
2007 91.95 67th 1786 96.2%
2008 91.73 74th 1789 95.9%
2009 77.88 356th 1847 80.7%
2010 81.65 287th 1919 85.0%
2011 76.18 442nd 1985 77.7%
2012 79.02 368th 1984 81.5%
2013 81.73 324th 2029 84.0%
2014 84.21 280th 2064 86.4%
2016 81.59 346th 2087 83.4%
2017 74.50 507th 2112 76.0%
2018 80.75 387th 2118 81.7%
2019 85.04 288th 2182 86.8%
2021 89.28 210th 2247 90.7%
2022 92.89 95th 2219 95.7%
2023 88.92 199th 2240 91.1%
2024 85.89 286th 2256 87.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 288th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 199th 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)7478
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)7589
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)7874
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)8889
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5760
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)6776
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5452
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)8187
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5454
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Clark Elementary School)7272
   5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students842832
 1.2%
African American151171
 13.2%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian222199
 10.4%
Hispanic181182
 0.6%
Pacific Islander00
White239210
 12.1%
Two or More Races4867
 39.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%41.6%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Elementary School

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

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

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

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : Freedom High 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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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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