Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Clarion, IA, covering approximately 365.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
46%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Green
Source: 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 #778 out of 1,223 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School?
469 students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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