Serving 314 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clark Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire New London, IA school district, covering approximately 67.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 5.4 miles and the furthest edge located 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clark Elementary School's student population of 314 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Guide. We Challenge. We Motivate. We Learn.
School Rankings
Clark 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 Clark Elementary School is 0.26, which is less 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
#794 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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
Black and Gold
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 #794 out of 1,223 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 Winfield 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 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
314 students attend Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Clark Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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 New London Comm School District.
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