Clarke Elementary

309 Mount Carmel Church Road
Henderson, NC 27537

www.vcs.k12.nc.us/clarke

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clarke Elementary School, located on Mount Carmel Church Road in Henderson, North Carolina, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Vance County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff strive to prepare young students for future academic success while addressing the diverse needs of the children in the Henderson area.

Beyond the classroom, Clarke Elementary serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, prioritizing parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes its digital presence through the Vance County Schools portal to keep families informed about district resources, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the broader Vance County educational system, Clarke Elementary works to provide a stable and nurturing start for the youth in its charge.

364

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarke Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	68
Black	250
Asian	3
Two or More	17

Black
250 (68.7%)
Hispanic
68 (18.7%)
White
26 (7.1%)
Two or More
17 (4.7%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vance County Schools
Phone:	(252)438-8415
Website:	http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/clarke
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 44