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Clark Elementary School

Summary:

Clark Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving 292 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Harbor Creek School District, which is ranked 56 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clark Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, receiving a 5-star rating and ranking 84th out of 1,534 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA exams are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Math, where 6th-grade students achieved an 87.1% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 36.4%. The school's performance is also exceptional for its White student subgroup and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroup, ranking 104th and 20th, respectively, out of over 1,400 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools in the Harbor Creek School District, Clark Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency rates, particularly in Math and Science. The school's high per-student expenditure of $14,246 and low student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes, making it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3650 Depot Rd
       Erie, PA  16510-5903

(814) 897-2100

District: Harbor Creek School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,246 Help


Students who attend Clark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harbor Creek Junior High School
High:    Harbor Creek Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Hispanic:
2.1%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clark Elementary School ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Harbor Creek School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Clark Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Harbor Creek School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harbor Creek School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 14.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Harbor Creek School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clark Elementary School is $14,246. 1 elementary schools in the Harbor Creek School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clark Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark Elementary School 84th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Clark Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Harbor Creek School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harbor Creek School District 56th of 606 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.15 534th 1302 59.0%
2004 73.56 370th 1308 71.7%
2005 67.81 463rd 1299 64.4%
2006 81.89 173rd 1545 88.8%
2007 77.16 309th 1555 80.1%
2008 84.20 108th 1551 93.0%
2009 80.98 174th 1549 88.8%
2010 85.46 55th 1579 96.5%
2011 82.54 130th 1597 91.9%
2012 80.72 189th 1599 88.2%
2013 84.54 85th 1519 94.4%
2014 84.52 100th 1467 93.2%
2015 88.26 84th 1474 94.3%
2016 85.55 152nd 1554 90.2%
2017 83.11 216th 1547 86.0%
2018 85.97 148th 1530 90.3%
2019 89.13 79th 1544 94.9%
2021 85.94 149th 1433 89.6%
2022 87.73 141st 1534 90.8%
2023 90.54 84th 1534 94.5%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.84 20th 1414 98.6%
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Rank History for White students at Clark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.49 104th 1236 91.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept 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 362 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1989 367 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1990 361 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1991 366 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 328 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1993 357 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1994 346 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1995 338 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1996 338 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1997 309 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 272 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1999 280 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2000 284 6 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2001 286 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2002 268 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2003 268 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2004 256 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2005 263 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 280 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2007 266 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 271 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2009 273 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 277
2010 248 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 251
2011 264 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 268
2012 263 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 267
2013 278 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 280
2014 278 1 1 0 0 0 8 0 288
2015 273 2 1 4 0 0 7 0 287
2016 276 2 5 5 1 0 8 0 297
2017 258 2 3 6 1 0 10 0 280
2018 276 2 3 6 1 0 6 0 294
2019 260 2 4 5 0 0 8 0 279
2020 265 0 3 4 0 0 9 0 281
2021 264 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 269
2022 265 0 1 6 0 1 5 0 278
2023 276 1 2 6 0 1 6 0 292

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 365 17.3 21.0 n/a
1989 369 17.3 21.3 n/a
1990 366 16.5 22.1 0
1991 369 16.5 22.3 n/a
1992 331 17.5 18.9 n/a
1993 359 20.0 18.0 n/a
1994 349 20.0 17.4 n/a
1995 338 16.5 20.5 n/a
1996 338 16.5 20.5 n/a
1997 312 16.5 18.9 n/a
1998 278 18.0 15.4 n/a
1999 284 18.0 15.8 n/a
2000 294 19.0 15.5 30.3
2001 292 19.0 15.4 29.1
2002 272 17.7 15.4 28.7
2003 272 17.7 15.4 28.7
2004 262 18.9 13.9 27.9
2005 265 19.1 13.9 29.4
2006 285 19.4 14.7 32.6
2007 268 20.0 13.4 34
2008 276 18.4 15.0 30.8
2009 277 21.7 12.8 30.8
2010 251 21.0 11.9 22.8
2011 268 21.3 12.5 32.1
2012 267 21.1 12.6 33.3
2013 280 20.6 13.5 30
2014 288 20.7 13.8 40.3
2015 287 22.0 13.0 36.2
2016 297 18.0 16.5 37.4
2017 280 20.5 13.6 41.4
2018 294 20.5 14.3 40.1
2019 279 20.5 13.5 43.7
2020 281 20.5 13.6 39.1
2021 269 20.1 13.3 37.2
2022 278 20.1 13.7 34.2
2023 292 20.3 14.3 36.3

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 365 17.3 21.0 n/a
1989 369 17.3 21.3 n/a
1990 366 16.5 22.1 0
1991 369 16.5 22.3 n/a
1992 331 17.5 18.9 n/a
1993 359 20.0 18.0 n/a
1994 349 20.0 17.4 n/a
1995 338 16.5 20.5 n/a
1996 338 16.5 20.5 n/a
1997 312 16.5 18.9 n/a
1998 278 18.0 15.4 n/a
1999 284 18.0 15.8 n/a
2000 294 19.0 15.5 30.3
2001 292 19.0 15.4 29.1
2002 272 17.7 15.4 28.7
2003 272 17.7 15.4 28.7
2004 262 18.9 13.9 27.9
2005 265 19.1 13.9 29.4
2006 285 19.4 14.7 32.6
2007 268 20.0 13.4 34
2008 276 18.4 15.0 30.8
2009 277 21.7 12.8 30.8
2010 251 21.0 11.9 22.8
2011 268 21.3 12.5 32.1
2012 267 21.1 12.6 33.3
2013 280 20.6 13.5 30
2014 288 20.7 13.8 40.3
2015 287 22.0 13.0 36.2
2016 297 18.0 16.5 37.4
2017 280 20.5 13.6 41.4
2018 294 20.5 14.3 40.1
2019 279 20.5 13.5 43.7
2020 281 20.5 13.6 39.1
2021 269 20.1 13.3 37.2
2022 278 20.1 13.7 34.2
2023 292 20.3 14.3 36.3

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 Clark Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $612 (4.7%) $12,519 (95.3%) $13,130
2020 $674 (5.2%) $12,227 (94.8%) $12,902
2021 $909 (6.3%) $13,577 (93.7%) $14,486
2022 $902 (6.3%) $13,344 (93.7%) $14,246

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 79th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 84th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Clark Elementary School)88.186.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)80.976.3
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Clark Elementary School)6876.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Clark Elementary School)9292.1
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)9071
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Clark Elementary School)78.872.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)90.981
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Clark Elementary School)8087.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)92.584.7
 7.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Clark Elementary School)78.280.9
 2.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Clark Elementary School)9292.1
 0.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)88.578.3
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students279292
 4.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White260276
 6.2%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.7%36.3%
 7.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Elementary School

Yes. Clark Elementary School ranks in the top 5.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Clark Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Harbor Creek Junior High School
High : Harbor Creek Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended Clark Elementary School.


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