Enrollment
301
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clark Elementary School
Clark Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Le Mars, Iowa, enrolling 301 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 283 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars High School (662 students) and Le Mars Middle School (487 students) alongside Clark Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clark Elementary School compares
Clark Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Le Mars Comm School District, which includes Clark Elementary School.
$11,324
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 54.9%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clark Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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