- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New London, IA
Clark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192046001209
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 314
- students enrolled
Clark Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New London Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192046001209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Clark Elementary School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 192046001209 · New London, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 14.3:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: New London Jr-Sr High School (284 students)
Clark Elementary School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Clark Elementary School compares
Clark Elementary School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,233
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
Counselors0.5 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
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Clark Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New London Comm School District reports $13,233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
Similar other schools in New London
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in New London, IA. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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?
32.9% 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 86.6% of enrollment, in New London, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in New London Comm School District?
Besides Clark Elementary School, New London Comm School District also operates New London Jr-Sr High School (284 students). See the New London Comm School District district page for the complete list.