- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Osceola, IA
Clarke Community Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarke Community Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190741000351
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke Community Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke Community Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Community Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Osceola, IA.
School address
District: Clarke Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190741000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Clarke Community Elementary School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 190741000351 · Osceola, IA Other · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 12.5:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Community High School (421 students)
Clarke Community Elementary School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clarke Community Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clarke Community Elementary School
652 students
- Clarke Communi
Clarke Community High School
421 students
- Clarke Middle
Clarke Middle School
289 students
What this shows Clarke Community Elementary School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarke Community Elementary School compares
Clarke Community 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Iowa - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,791
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 652 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Clarke Community Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke Comm School District reports $11,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarke Community Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Community High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke Community Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarke Community Elementary School
How many students attend Clarke Community Elementary School?
Clarke Community Elementary School has 652 students enrolled. It is a public school in Osceola, IA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke Community Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% 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 Clarke Community Elementary School?
47.1% of students at Clarke Community Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke Community Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarke Community Elementary School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Osceola, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke Community Elementary School?
Clarke Community Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Clarke Community Elementary School rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Community Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Osceola, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clarke Comm School District?
Besides Clarke Community Elementary School, Clarke Comm School District also operates Clarke Community High School (421 students) and Clarke Middle School (289 students). See the Clarke Comm School District district page for the complete list.