- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clark, SD
Clark Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Clark Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 461294000132
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Elementary - 02 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Clark · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clark, SD.
School address
District: Clark School District 12-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461294000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Clark Elementary - 02 grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 461294000132 · Clark, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 14.1:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Clark High School - 01 (124 students)
Clark Elementary - 02 grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Clark Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clark Elementary - 02
212 students
- Clark High Sch
Clark High School - 01
124 students
- Clark Middle S 72
Clark Middle School - 03
72 students
- Fordham Colony 42
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
42 students
- Hillcrest Colo 31
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
31 students
- Silver Lake Co 16
Silver Lake Colony - 07
16 students
What this shows Clark Elementary - 02 reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Elementary - 02 compares
Clark Elementary - 02 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 26% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Clark Elementary - 02 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Clark School District 12-2 reports $11,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Lake Colony - 07 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- 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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Elementary - 02
How many students attend Clark Elementary - 02?
Clark Elementary - 02 has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clark, SD. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary - 02 is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Elementary - 02?
21.4% of students at Clark Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Clark Elementary - 02 is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Clark, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Elementary - 02?
Clark Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Clark Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Clark?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clark, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clark School District 12-2?
Besides Clark Elementary - 02, Clark School District 12-2 also operates Clark High School - 01 (124 students), Clark Middle School - 03 (72 students), and Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 (42 students). See the Clark School District 12-2 district page for the complete list.