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Clearfield Elementary School

460 McBrayer Rd, Clearfield, KY 40313Rowan County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
303
Students
Total enrolled
$13,903
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 303 students in grades KG–05 in Clearfield, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,903 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Clearfield Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Clearfield, Kentucky, serving grades KG–05 with 303 students. The district invests $13,903 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Clearfield Elementary School

303
Total Students
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
79%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution161 male · 142 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility79%
National avg 52% · 240 students
Student Composition
90%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210510001254

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,903Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,903
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,117
Student Support$2,642
Administration$1,668
Operations$2,085
Other$1,390
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,903 spent per student, an estimated $6,159 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
28%
State government
55.0%
Local (property tax)
28.4%
Federal programs
16.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 79% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
McBrayer Elementary SchoolRodburn Elementary SchoolTilden Hogge Elementary School
↓
Middle
Rowan County Middle SchoolBluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
↓
High School
Rowan County Senior High SchoolMorehead Youth Development CenterBluegrass Discovery Academy High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyRowan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRowan County →
Phone: (606)784-5792
NCES ID: 210510001254
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Clearfield seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Rowan County
High
Rowan County Senior High School
1,017 students · 09–12
● 35 opp60% FRL
Mid
Rowan County Middle School
716 students · 06–08
● 35 opp62% FRL
Elem
McBrayer Elementary School
562 students · KG–05
● 35 opp54% FRL
Elem
Rodburn Elementary School
403 students · KG–05
● 35 opp77% FRL
Elem
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
204 students · KG–05
● 35 opp56% FRL
Other
Rowan County Preschool Center
174 students · PK–PK
● 35 opp62% FRL
High
Morehead Youth Development Center
21 students · 07–12
● 35 opp100% FRL
High
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High
15 students · 09–12
● 35 opp93% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
460 McBrayer Rd, Clearfield, KY 40313
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.