Clark Elementary School

201 2nd Ave Nw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clark 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Clark Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Clark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#728 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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65-69%
64%
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60-64%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
12%
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Black
7%
7%
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White
55%
73%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
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 #728 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
309 students attend Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Clark Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Elementary School part of?
Clark Elementary School is part of Le Mars Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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