Clarksdale Collegiate

Summary:

Clarksdale Collegiate is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-7 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, with a student population of 511 that is predominantly African American (92.56%). The school is part of the Clarksdale Municipal School District, which is ranked 119 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clarksdale Collegiate faces significant academic challenges, with its students consistently underperforming the state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 40.8%, compared to the state average of 57.7%, and its 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 21.1%, compared to the state average of 53.3%. The school ranks 351 out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools, placing it in the bottom 10% of schools in the state. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $12,797 in 2018-2019, its academic performance is significantly lower than the nearby Quitman County Elementary, Brooks Elementary, and Jonestown Elementary schools, which also serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations.

The challenges facing Clarksdale Collegiate are not unique to the school but are systemic issues within the Clarksdale Municipal School District, which ranks 119 out of 130 in the state. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be more significant contributors to the school's low academic performance. Addressing these root causes will be crucial in improving outcomes for the students at Clarksdale Collegiate.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-7

 1012 W 2nd Street
       Clarksdale, MS  38614-3406


(662) 351-0106

District: Clarksdale Collegiate District

SchoolDigger Rank:
351st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,668 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  511

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.6%
White:
5.5%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clarksdale Collegiate ranks worse than 90% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Clarksdale Collegiate ranks worse than 82.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.54. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (92.6%), White (5.5%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarksdale Collegiate is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Clarksdale Collegiate employs 29.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarksdale Collegiate is $12,668.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Clarksdale Collegiate was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Clarksdale Collegiate 217th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Clarksdale Collegiate in the ranking list.)

Clarksdale Collegiate District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarksdale Collegiate District 119th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clarksdale Collegiate

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.05 351st 390 10.0%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Clarksdale Collegiate

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.54 217th 264 17.8%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Enrollment information for Clarksdale Collegiate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 9 136 1 0 0 0 0 0 146
2020 16 227 0 1 0 0 3 0 247
2021 21 307 0 1 0 0 1 0 330
2022 25 419 0 3 0 0 3 0 450
2023 28 473 0 3 0 0 7 0 511

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 Clarksdale Collegiate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 146 6.5 22.2 76
2020 247 13.2 18.7 100
2021 330 16.4 20.0 100
2022 450 25.7 17.4 100
2023 511 29.4 17.3 100

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 Clarksdale Collegiate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 146 6.5 22.2 76
2020 247 13.2 18.7 100
2021 330 16.4 20.0 100
2022 450 25.7 17.4 100
2023 511 29.4 17.3 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarksdale Collegiate

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,796
2019 $11,742
2020 $8,659
2021 $9,976
2022 $12,668

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarksdale Collegiate

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students146511
 250%
African American136473
 247.8%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White928
 211.1%
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76%100%
 24%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarksdale Collegiate

In the 2022-23 school year, 511 students attended Clarksdale Collegiate.

Students at Clarksdale Collegiate are 93% African American, 5% White, 1% Two or more races.

Clarksdale Collegiate ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Mississippi elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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