Serving 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clearfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clearfield Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Clearfield Elementary School?
27 students attend Clearfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Clearfield Elementary School students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clearfield Elementary School?
Clearfield Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clearfield Elementary School offer ?
Clearfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Clearfield Elementary School part of?
Clearfield Elementary School is part of Clearfield Community School District.
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