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Clarke Community Elementary School

420 E Jefferson St
Osceola, IA 50213

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Tel: (641) 342-6320

www.clarke.k12.ia.us

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Clarke Community Elementary School serves 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Clarke Community Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Clarke Community Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 26% over five school years.

The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

597 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

58 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Clarke Community Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Clarke Community Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (IA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1094 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Clarke Community Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

48%

64%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarke Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

68%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Hispanic

40%

12%

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Black

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White

59%

74%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.44

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

48%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clarke Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Clarke Community School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarke Community Elementary School's ranking?

Clarke Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).

How many students attend Clarke Community Elementary School?

597 students attend Clarke Community Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Clarke Community Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarke Community Elementary School?

Clarke Community Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Clarke Community Elementary School offer ?

Clarke Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Clarke Community Elementary School part of?

Clarke Community Elementary School is part of Clarke Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education