Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
Tel:
(515)532-2873
- Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 524 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #844 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 77% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 61% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School is Clarion-goldfield-dows High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarion Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 204 students
0.0 miles
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515)532-2412 0.0 6-8 204 - Clarion Clarion-goldfield-dows High School Grades: 9-12 | 295 students
0.6 miles
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515)532-2895 0.6 9-12 295 - Eagle Grove Eagle Grove High School Grades: 9-12 | 245 students
10.1 miles
415 Nw 2nd Street
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515)448-5143 10.1 9-12 245 - Belmond Belmond-klemme Community Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 324 students
10.2 miles
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641)444-4300 10.2 7-12 324 - Eagle Grove Eagle Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 371 students
10.4 miles
425 North Fort
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515)448-3126 10.4 PK-4 371
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