Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School

319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#919 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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60-64%
64%
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50-54%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
40%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
56%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School's ranking?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School is ranked #919 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School often compared to?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School?
514 students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School offer ?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School part of?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School is part of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District.

School Calendar

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Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 21, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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