D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Clarke Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 309 Mount Carmel Church Road, Henderson, NC 27537
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in North Carolina
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
369
Students
enrolled
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%2/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −37 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−30 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black12%8%reading -14 pts, math -12 pts7th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading +6 pts, math -5 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -16 pts, math -17 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 309 Mount Carmel Church Road
City Henderson
ZIP Code 27537
District 3704650
NCES School ID 370465003169
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27537

Understanding the community around Clarke Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,709
Per Capita Income $28,233
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $139,900
Median Rent $898
Owner-Occupied 71.3%
Renter-Occupied 28.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Clarke Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 69.1%
Hispanic/Latino 19.0%
White 7.1%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Asian 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 369
Teachers (FTE) 21.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Clarke Elementary?
Clarke Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Clarke Elementary?
Clarke Elementary has 369 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Clarke Elementary serve?
Clarke Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Clarke Elementary receive per student?
Clarke Elementary receives $14,113 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Clarke Elementary in 27537 ▼
Avg Home Value
$245,318
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,463
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
28.7%

Other Schools in 27537

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026