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Clarke Community Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

513^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 11% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Clarke Community Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Osceola, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 631 students. The school is part of the Clarke Community School District, which is ranked 302 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clarke Community Elementary School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 34.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools analyzed. The school's performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) is consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics around 50-60%, compared to the state averages of 67.9-76%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.99% to 59.87% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as North Elementary School, Mormon Trail Elementary School, and Interstate 35 Elementary School, which have rates ranging from 25.98% to 72.16%.

Despite the higher spending per student at Clarke Community Elementary School, which was $12,335 for the 2018-2019 school year, the school's performance remains below average. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need for a more targeted approach to address the specific challenges faced by the school and its students. The consistent low ranking and performance of Clarke Community Elementary School compared to the state and nearby schools suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to improve student outcomes.

652

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,335

Per pupil spending ?

60.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

231 S Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213

(641) 342-6320

District: Clarke Community School District

Students who attend Clarke Community Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clarke Community Middle School
High:	Clarke Community High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.9%

Hispanic:

43.1%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 21st percentile in 2015 → 11th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (54% vs 71% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg54%

Iowa avg71%

513^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 11%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 21% (2015) to bottom 11% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

302^nd of 313Clarke Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	13.0	513 of 576	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.3	505 of 557	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	16.6	498 of 565	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.6	521 of 574	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	18.3	490 of 567	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.0	525 of 603	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.7	409 of 567	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	28.5	458 of 574	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	33.1	469 of 599	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	33.0	484 of 616	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	43.7	424 of 603	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	59.8	281 of 624	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	39.5	460 of 626	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts55%-16 vs state

Mathematics54%-20 vs state

Science49%-15 vs state

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Schools Near Clarke Community Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clarke Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	231 S Kossuth St	Osceola	50213	Clarke County	Clarke Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 342-6320	652	55	11.8	60.1%	332 (50.9%)	4 (0.6%)	281 (43.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.0%)	17 (2.6%)	13	513^th of 576 public elementary schools	10.9%		11.3	505^th of 557 public elementary schools	9.3%	8	48.7	60.4	54.5		53.9	57.1	50.6		49.4	$12,335	$680	$11,656
Murray Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	216 Sherman	Murray	50174	Clarke County	Murray Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 447-2517	165	12	14.3	49.7%	160 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	51.1	323^rd of 576 public elementary schools	43.9%		58.8	263^rd of 557 public elementary schools	52.8%	60	47.8	75.0	81.0		56.5	80.0	85.7		71.4	$11,805	$727	$11,078
Interstate 35 Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	445 East North Street	Truro	50257	Madison County	Interstate 35 Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 765-4901	458	34	13.5	22.9%	432 (94.3%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	72.6	141^st of 576 public elementary schools	75.5%		63.2	221^st of 557 public elementary schools	60.3%	80	77.4	84.5	81.8	84.7	75.5	84.3	80.0	78.0	80.0	$12,787	$398	$12,388
Mormon Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	403 S Front St	Humeston	50123	Wayne County	Mormon Trail Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 877-2521	132	14	9.6	63.6%	130 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	26.7	467^th of 576 public elementary schools	18.9%		24	459^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.6%	8	46.2	72.7	50.0	84.6	76.9	54.5	56.3	53.8	50.0	$14,641	$1,026	$13,616
North Elementary School	Public	3-6	1203 NE Poplar Street	Leon	50144	Decatur County	Central Decatur Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 446-4452	168	15	11.2	65.5%	155 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	59.4	266^th of 576 public elementary schools	53.8%		55.9	291^st of 557 public elementary schools	47.8%	25	53.1	75.0	84.3	69.6	71.9	86.1	84.3	67.4	84.3	$12,942	$1,411	$11,532

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarke Community Elementary School

Is Clarke Community Elementary School a good school?

Clarke Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Iowa elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Clarke Community Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clarke Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clarke Community Middle School
High : Clarke Community High School

How many students attend Clarke Community Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 652 students attended Clarke Community Elementary School.

What district is Clarke Community Elementary School in?

Clarke Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Clarke Community Elementary School?

Students at Clarke Community Elementary School are 51% White, 43% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

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