Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clark Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clark Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Clark school district, covering approximately 614.8 square miles in Clark, SD, with a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school and an average distance of 13.4 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 32.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clark Elementary - 02's student population of 212 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
to engage & educate each student academically & socially in order that he or she may reach THEIR potential as a productive member of society.
School Rankings
Clark Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Elementary - 02 is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
14%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cyclones
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clark Elementary - 02's ranking?
Clark Elementary - 02 is ranked #321 out of 619 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Clark Elementary - 02?
212 students attend Clark Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Clark Elementary - 02 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clark Elementary - 02?
Clark Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark Elementary - 02 offer ?
Clark Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clark Elementary - 02 part of?
Clark Elementary - 02 is part of Clark School District 12-2.
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