Clark Elementary School

500 W Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clark Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Clark Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Clark Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3451 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clark Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Clark Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
100%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
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25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clark Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Clark Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Clark Elementary School is ranked #3451 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
384 students attend Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Clark Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clark Elementary School offer ?
Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clark Elementary School part of?
Clark Elementary School is part of United Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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