Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clarke Community 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 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 49% 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: 652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarke Community Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Osceola, IA, covering approximately 293.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 10 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarke Community Elementary School's student population of 652 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
652 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarke Community 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 Clarke Community Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1103 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
51%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarke Community Elementary School's ranking?
Clarke Community Elementary School is ranked #1103 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Clarke Community Elementary School?
652 students attend Clarke Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Clarke Community Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarke Community Elementary School?
Clarke Community Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clarke Community Elementary School part of?
Clarke Community Elementary School is part of Clarke Comm School District.
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