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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • 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
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.
This School
State Level (IA)
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
0.34
(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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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