Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clear Lake Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clear Lake Elementary - 02's student population of 258 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#358 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clear Lake Elementary - 02's ranking?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is ranked #358 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Clear Lake Elementary - 02?
258 students attend Clear Lake Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Clear Lake Elementary - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Lake Elementary - 02?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clear Lake Elementary - 02 offer ?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clear Lake Elementary - 02 part of?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is part of Deuel School District 19-4.
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