Enrollment
652
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarke Community Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarke Community Elementary School
Clarke Community Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Osceola, Iowa, enrolling 652 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 90% of state schools at 652 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 652 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clarke Comm School District also operates Clarke Community High School (421 students) and Clarke Middle School (289 students) alongside Clarke Community 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 Clarke Community Elementary School compares
Clarke Community 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,354
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarke Comm School District, which includes Clarke Community Elementary School.
$12,354
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.9%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~652 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Osceola on the city page.
Is Clarke Community Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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