- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux City, IA
Clark Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Clark Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192640001500
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Early Childhood Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 11 schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640001500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Clark Early Childhood Center grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.4 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 192640001500 · Sioux City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 6.8:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,529 students)
Clark Early Childhood Center grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.4 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clark Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,529 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,308 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
1,136 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
1,076 students
- This school 75
Clark Early Childhood Center
75 students
What this shows Clark Early Childhood Center reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Early Childhood Center compares
Clark Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.8:1 | ▼ 54% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 1% in Iowa - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,880
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
White 36.0%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Clark Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Sioux City Comm School District reports $12,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Sioux City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spalding Park Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
659 students 14:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 14:1 students per teacher
Bryant Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Leeds Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Unity Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Clark Early Childhood Center?
Clark Early Childhood Center has 75 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Early Childhood Center is 6.8:1, which is 54% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 57% 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 Clark Early Childhood Center?
25.8% of students at Clark Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Clark Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment, in Sioux City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Early Childhood Center?
Clark Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Clark Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 11 schools in Sioux City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides Clark Early Childhood Center, Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students), East High School (1,495 students), and West High School (1,308 students). See the Sioux City Comm School District district page for the complete list.