Is Clara Elementary School a good school?

Clara Elementary School ranks 132 nd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clara Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Clara Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Clara Elementary School?

Students at Clara Elementary School are 87% White, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Clara Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clara Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Wayne County High School

Clara Elementary School

Summary:

Clara Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Waynesboro, Mississippi, with a student population of 427 that is predominantly White (86.65%). The school is part of the Wayne County School District, which is ranked 83 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clara Elementary consistently outperforms the Wayne County School District and the state of Mississippi in academic proficiency across various grade levels and subjects. The school has a strong track record of high rankings among Mississippi elementary schools, consistently placing in the top 25% in recent years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Clara Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools in the district, ranging from 13.5 to 15.4 over the past three school years.

Despite the high academic performance, the fact that all students at Clara Elementary and the surrounding schools, such as Sand Hill Elementary School, Beat Four Elementary School, Buckatunna Elementary School, Wayne Central Elementary School, and Waynesboro Riverview Ele School, come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds suggests that the Wayne County School District faces significant socioeconomic challenges. This may require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of these students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

40 Clara School Rd
Waynesboro, MS 39367

(601) 735-2065

District: Wayne County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
132^nd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,778

Students who attend Clara Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wayne County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 427

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

African American:

8.7%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clara Elementary School ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Clara Elementary School ranks better than 76.1% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), African American (8.7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wayne County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clara Elementary School is 13.5, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Wayne County School District! (See more...)

Compare Clara Elementary School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clara Elementary School is $8,778. 2 elementary schools in the Wayne County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Clara Elementary School 63^rd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Clara Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Wayne County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County School District 83^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clara Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	72.82	97^th	394	75.4%
2009	81.21	55^th	392	86.0%
2010	73.99	88^th	403	78.2%
2011	82.21	58^th	418	86.1%
2012	60.56	163^rd	414	60.6%
2013	69.82	121^st	408	70.3%
2014	55.38	186^th	394	52.8%
2015	42.24	220^th	402	45.3%
2016	72.11	95^th	394	75.9%
2017	69.36	110^th	406	72.9%
2018	49.90	203^rd	404	49.8%
2019	47.14	214^th	397	46.1%
2021	68.67	113^th	381	70.3%
2022	75.96	82^nd	382	78.5%
2023	75.32	77^th	377	79.6%
2024	66.15	132^nd	390	66.2%

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

Rank History for Clara Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	82.07	31^st	244	87.3%
2009	89.62	16^th	247	93.5%
2010	83.07	30^th	255	88.2%
2011	74.95	55^th	264	79.2%
2012	63.92	96^th	270	64.4%
2013	68.11	81^st	269	69.9%
2014	52.10	125^th	264	52.7%
2015	49.73	124^th	266	53.4%
2016	62.47	93^rd	260	64.2%
2017	54.25	121^st	272	55.5%
2018	64.94	86^th	252	65.9%
2019	62.67	99^th	264	62.5%
2021	46.09	133^rd	257	48.2%
2022	75.43	57^th	257	77.8%
2023	66.72	78^th	243	67.9%
2024	71.89	63^rd	264	76.1%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clara Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	420	52	0	0	n/a	n/a	472
1991	373	55	0	1	n/a	n/a	429
1992	370	51	0	0	n/a	n/a	421
1993	376	52	0	0	n/a	n/a	428
1994	381	61	0	0	n/a	n/a	442
1995	419	60	0	0	n/a	n/a	479
1996	419	60	0	0	n/a	n/a	479
1997	428	46	0	0	n/a	n/a	474
1998	421	47	0	0	n/a	n/a	468
1999	462	41	0	0	n/a	n/a	503
2000	459	52	0	0	n/a	n/a	511
2001	458	50	0	0	n/a	n/a	508
2002	456	37	0	2	n/a	n/a	495
2003	456	37	0	2	n/a	n/a	495
2004	453	38	0	2	n/a	n/a	493
2005	457	33	0	2	n/a	n/a	492
2006	443	37	0	3	n/a	n/a	483
2007	435	34	0	3	n/a	n/a	472
2008	421	29	0	2	n/a	n/a	452
2009	425	34	0	3	0	0	462
2010	421	45	0	2	1	0	469
2011	425	49	1	1	1	0	477
2012	414	54	0	1	1	0	470
2013	393	66	0	1	1	0	461
2014	375	73	0	1	1	0	450
2015	363	77	3	1	1	0	445
2016	351	91	5	1	0	0	448
2017	377	89	5	1	1	1	474
2018	406	73	5	1	1	0	486
2019	430	71	9	1	0	0	511
2020	453	64	5	1	0	2	525
2021	390	53	6	3	0	3	455
2022	383	37	6	3	0	11	440
2023	370	37	4	2	0	14	427

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 Clara Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	472	26.8	17.6	n/a
1991	429	23.3	18.4	n/a
1992	421	24.6	17.1	62.9
1993	428	25.1	17.1	61.9
1994	442	27.0	16.4	61.1
1995	479	27.2	17.6	62
1996	479	27.2	17.6	62
1997	474	27.1	17.5	60.3
1998	468	28.1	16.7	62.2
1999	503	27.8	18.1	73.2
2000	511	29.6	17.3	72.2
2001	508	31.2	16.3	73.4
2002	495	30.4	16.3	75.4
2003	495	30.4	16.3	75.4
2004	493	33.3	14.8	59.4
2005	492	35.1	14.0	63.4
2006	483	34.6	14.0	62.5
2007	472	33.5	14.1	59.3
2008	452	33.1	13.7	54.9
2009	462	33.6	13.8	61
2010	469	33.2	14.1	65.5
2011	477	31.0	15.3	62.7
2012	470	32.7	14.3	62.8
2013	461	30.0	15.3	63.3
2014	450	29.8	15.1	65.1
2015	445	28.0	15.8	63.6
2016	448	30.0	14.9	100
2017	474	32.2	14.6	100
2018	486	35.7	13.5	100
2019	511	36.7	13.9	100
2020	525	37.1	14.1	100
2021	455	30.5	14.9	100
2022	440	28.5	15.4	100
2023	427	31.5	13.5	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 Clara Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	472	26.8	17.6	n/a
1991	429	23.3	18.4	n/a
1992	421	24.6	17.1	62.9
1993	428	25.1	17.1	61.9
1994	442	27.0	16.4	61.1
1995	479	27.2	17.6	62
1996	479	27.2	17.6	62
1997	474	27.1	17.5	60.3
1998	468	28.1	16.7	62.2
1999	503	27.8	18.1	73.2
2000	511	29.6	17.3	72.2
2001	508	31.2	16.3	73.4
2002	495	30.4	16.3	75.4
2003	495	30.4	16.3	75.4
2004	493	33.3	14.8	59.4
2005	492	35.1	14.0	63.4
2006	483	34.6	14.0	62.5
2007	472	33.5	14.1	59.3
2008	452	33.1	13.7	54.9
2009	462	33.6	13.8	61
2010	469	33.2	14.1	65.5
2011	477	31.0	15.3	62.7
2012	470	32.7	14.3	62.8
2013	461	30.0	15.3	63.3
2014	450	29.8	15.1	65.1
2015	445	28.0	15.8	63.6
2016	448	30.0	14.9	100
2017	474	32.2	14.6	100
2018	486	35.7	13.5	100
2019	511	36.7	13.9	100
2020	525	37.1	14.1	100
2021	455	30.5	14.9	100
2022	440	28.5	15.4	100
2023	427	31.5	13.5	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clara Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$781 (8.9%)	$7,997 (91.1%)	$8,778

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clara Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 214^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 77^th of 377 Elementary schools	33.5%
Ranks 99^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 78^th of 243 Middle schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clara Elementary School)	47.9	79.1	31.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	39.8	51.7	11.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clara Elementary School)	44.7	62.8	18.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	31.3	36	4.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clara Elementary School)	41.3	45	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	46.4	35.7	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clara Elementary School)	36.9	52.5	15.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	45	40.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clara Elementary School)	41.1	76.2	35.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	30.3	48.4	18.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clara Elementary School)	25	54.8	29.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	16	36.3	20.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Clara Elementary School)	57.1	85.8	28.7%
5th Grade Science (Wayne County School District)	42.7	69.5	26.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clara Elementary School)	37.9	54.2	16.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	23.2	37.7	14.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clara Elementary School)	38.6	56	17.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	27.8	44.5	16.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clara Elementary School)	42.2	63.1	20.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	25.2	39.9	14.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clara Elementary School)	53.1	63	9.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	36.4	48.6	12.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clara Elementary School)	42.8	37.2	5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County School District)	27.5	37.3	9.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clara Elementary School)	69	32.5	36.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County School District)	36.5	40.3	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Clara Elementary School)	45.3	48.9	3.6%
8th Grade Science (Wayne County School District)	39.9	53.5	13.6%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	511	427	16.4%
African American	71	37	47.9%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	4	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	430	370	14%
Two or More Races	0	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Clara Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAAP Mathematics (2024)						MAAP Science (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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clara Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	40 Clara School Rd	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-2065	427	32	13.5	100.0%	370 (86.7%)	37 (8.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	66.1	132^nd of 390 public elementary schools	66.2%		75.3	77^th of 377 public elementary schools	79.6%	55	66.0	67.5	46.2	59.4	37.8	44.2	46.0	72.1	35.8	86.8	67.9	48.9	71.8	72.1	$8,778	$781	$7,997
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School	Public	PK, KG-8	155 Wayne Street	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-3159	442	37	12.0	100.0%	28 (6.3%)	370 (83.7%)	38 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	24	311^th of 390 public elementary schools	20.3%		22.8	309^th of 377 public elementary schools	18.0%	2	68.0	19.6	38.7	27.0	26.9	24.4	40.4	29.4	11.4	32.4	46.2	39.1	45.4	46.3	$7,920	$741	$7,179
Wayne Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1022 Azalea Drive	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-2205	443	37	11.8	100.0%	77 (17.4%)	353 (79.7%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	16.5	340^th of 390 public elementary schools	12.8%		20.1	320^th of 377 public elementary schools	15.1%	20	51.2	23.7	37.1	23.7	34.6	27.3	24.4	18.4	14.3	23.7	23.1	11.4	54.3	36.4	$8,891	$1,158	$7,733
Beat Four Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	5090 Hwy. 84	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-2124	371	30	12.2	100.0%	223 (60.1%)	119 (32.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	25.1	305^th of 390 public elementary schools	21.8%		39.4	232^nd of 377 public elementary schools	38.5%	73	54.6	38.3	36.7	21.9	18.0	39.4	50.0	29.4	8.2	43.8	23.1	21.1	46.9	42.1	$9,326	$798	$8,528
Buckatunna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.	Buckatunna	39322	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 648-2501	377	29	12.9	100.0%	161 (42.7%)	207 (54.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	42.7	228^th of 390 public elementary schools	41.5%		69.6	111^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.6%	117	58.3	47.9	34.3	35.3	37.8	22.0	52.8	50.0	38.9	47.0	64.8	53.6	64.8	48.8	$8,662	$780	$7,882
Sand Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	39455 Hwy 63 North	Richton	39476	Perry County	Greene County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 881-8012	302	21	14.5	100.0%	292 (96.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	56.7	169^th of 390 public elementary schools	56.7%					(n/a)	70.0	60.0	52.1	35.1	34.5	52.8	66.7	65.0	45.8	48.6	65.5	72.2	54.1	61.1	$8,607	$439	$8,167

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Schools Near Clara Elementary School