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Clara Elementary School

40 Clara School Rd
Clara, MS 39324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Clara Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in MS
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Clara Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Clara Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
427 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Clara Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clara Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#221 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clara Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clara Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clara Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clara Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Clara Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Clara Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clara Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clara Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clara Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clara Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clara Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Clara Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clara Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clara Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clara Elementary School's ranking?
Clara Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Clara Elementary School?
427 students attend Clara Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Clara Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clara Elementary School?
Clara Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clara Elementary School offer ?
Clara Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Clara Elementary School part of?
Clara Elementary School is part of Wayne Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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