Clyde D Mease Elementary School

23 3rd St No
Dakota City, IA 50529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Clyde D Mease Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Clyde D Mease Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Dakota City, IA, covering approximately 219.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 17.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clyde D Mease Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
139 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Clyde D Mease Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
13%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
7%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

White
80%
70%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.34

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
1.4%
27.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Clyde D Mease Elementary School?
139 students attend Clyde D Mease Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Clyde D Mease Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clyde D Mease Elementary School?
Clyde D Mease Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clyde D Mease Elementary School offer ?
Clyde D Mease Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clyde D Mease Elementary School part of?
Clyde D Mease Elementary School is part of Humboldt Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Clyde D Mease Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Dakota City, IA, covering approximately 219.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 17.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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