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 142 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Clyde D Mease Elementary School's student population of 142 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Clyde D Mease Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. 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
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Clyde D Mease Elementary School?
142 students attend Clyde D Mease Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Clyde D Mease Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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