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Clarke Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Henderson, North Carolina · Vance County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students364
Student:Teacher16.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
364
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Clarke Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Henderson, North Carolina. The school enrolls 364 students. It is part of the Vance County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictVance County Schools
County37181
CityHenderson
ZIP27537
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370465003169

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment364
White7.1%
Hispanic / Latino18.7%
Black / African American68.7%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
7.1%
Hispanic
18.7%
Black
68.7%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
4.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)