- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Le Mars, IA
Clark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191653000983
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Le Mars · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Le Mars, IA.
School address
District: Le Mars Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191653000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Clark Elementary School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 191653000983 · Le Mars, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 13.7:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Le Mars High School (662 students)
Clark Elementary School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Le Mars High S
Le Mars High School
662 students
- Le Mars Middle
Le Mars Middle School
487 students
- Kluckhohn Elem
Kluckhohn Elementary School
407 students
- This school
Clark Elementary School
301 students
- Franklin Eleme 261
Franklin Elementary School
261 students
- Individualized 39
Individualized Learning Center
39 students
What this shows Clark Elementary School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Elementary School compares
Clark 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,576
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
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Clark Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Le Mars Comm School District reports $11,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Le Mars Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kluckhohn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Individualized Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Le Mars, IA. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Elementary School?
49.0% of students at Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Elementary School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Le Mars, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Elementary School rank among public schools in Le Mars?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Le Mars, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Le Mars on the city page.
What other schools are in Le Mars Comm School District?
Besides Clark Elementary School, Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars High School (662 students), Le Mars Middle School (487 students), and Kluckhohn Elementary School (407 students). See the Le Mars Comm School District district page for the complete list.