Clarke

Clarke is a K-5 school of low-enrollment scale in Swampscott, Massachusetts, operated by Swampscott, teacheing 206 students in grades K through 4. That puts it 46% smaller than the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 381 students.

Clarke is one of 6 schools operated by Swampscott, a district that caters to 2,819 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Clarke reports that 74% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 17% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 3% Asian, 2% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Clarke logs 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 9.7:1. The state averages around 12.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Essex County indicate the typical household earns roughly $101,883 per year, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. In all, Essex County runs 221 public schools (combined enrollment of about 113,427 students), of which Clarke is one.

The closest other public school is Swampscott High, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 6 years, enrollment at Clarke has rose 5%, going from 197 students in 2018 to 206 in 2024. White enrollment moved from 83% to 74% across the same window.

On this page, the feed for Clarke typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.