- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarion, IA
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190738000346
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clarion · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clarion, IA.
School address
District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190738000346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 190738000346 · Clarion, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 13.8:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School (291 students)
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School
469 students
- Clarion-Goldfi
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School
291 students
- Clarion-Goldfi
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School
193 students
What this shows Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School compares
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Iowa - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School
How many students attend Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarion, IA. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Clarion, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School rank among public schools in Clarion?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clarion, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District?
Besides Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District also operates Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School (291 students) and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School (193 students). See the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District district page for the complete list.