Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clark Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clark Elementary School's attendance zone is located in Le Mars, IA, covering an area of approximately 265 square miles that encompasses the entire school district. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clark Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Clark Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#458 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
32%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
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)20.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Clark Elementary School is ranked #458 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School, Kluckhohn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
301 students attend Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Clark Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clark Elementary School offer ?
Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clark Elementary School part of?
Clark Elementary School is part of Le Mars Comm School District.
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