Serving 631 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Clarke Community Elementary School's student population of 631 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1103 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
55%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
631 students attend Clarke Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Clarke Community Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Community School District.
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