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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Attendance Zone: Clyde D Mease Elementary School serves the entire district of Dakota City, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 219.1 square miles. Most students are within a typical driving distance of 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge 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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
80%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)1.4%
27.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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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