Clark Early Learning Center

Springfield City School District
1500 W Jefferson St
Springfield, OH 45506
387 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Clark Center, located at 1500 W. Jefferson St. in Springfield, Ohio, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Springfield City School District. It is primarily recognized for housing the district’s alternative education programs, which are designed to provide a supportive environment for students who require a different approach to learning than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting.

The center focuses on credit recovery, behavioral support, and academic intervention, aiming to help students overcome barriers to graduation. By offering smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction, the Clark Center strives to keep students engaged in their studies and on track to earn their diplomas, ultimately preparing them for post-secondary success or career readiness.
387
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (44.4 %)
  • Black
    112 (28.9 %)
  • Two or More
    67 (17.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (8.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Springfield City School District
Phone: (937)505-4170
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 387
Gender Ratio