Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School

Q: Is Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School a good school?

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School ranks 370 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 535 students in grades PK-5 in Clarion, Iowa, which is part of the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. The school has a diverse student population, with 53.64% White and 42.43% Hispanic students, and has faced some academic challenges, with generally lower test scores compared to the state average.

While Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School's test scores are below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, the school has shown some strengths, such as 4th-grade students outperforming the state average in ELA in 2023-2024 and 3rd-grade students outperforming the state average in Math in 2022-2023. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.03% to 56.94% over the past three years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Pleasant View Elementary School and Sunset Heights Elementary School, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a lower percentage of White students. The school's spending per student of $13,085 in 2018-2019 is also higher than the nearby schools, which may indicate a greater investment in resources and support for the students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

319 3rd Ave NE
Clarion, IA 50525-1113

(515) 532-2873

District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
370^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,085

Students who attend Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School
High:	Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 535

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.6%

Hispanic:

42.4%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School ranks worse than 66.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), Hispanic (42.4%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is $13,085.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District 217^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	64.38	228^th	626	63.6%
2013	65.28	214^th	624	65.7%
2014	48.77	383^rd	603	36.5%
2015	40.95	442^nd	616	28.2%
2016	51.59	357^th	599	40.4%
2017	37.54	427^th	574	25.6%
2018	47.65	352^nd	567	37.9%
2019	36.89	424^th	603	29.7%
2021	36.91	406^th	567	28.4%
2022	36.75	414^th	574	27.9%
2023	52.57	309^th	565	45.3%
2024	44.14	370^th	557	33.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	354	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1989	318	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1990	304	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	312
1991	287	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1992	309	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1993	311	0	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	320
1994	305	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1995	322	0	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1996	322	0	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1997	347	1	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1998	331	1	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1999	301	2	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2000	303	3	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	-24	326
2001	285	4	0	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2002	228	2	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2003	228	2	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2004	249	2	0	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	308
2005	280	3	0	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2006	281	5	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2007	183	8	0	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2008	253	7	1	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2009	299	5	1	97	2	n/a	n/a	0	404
2010	287	3	1	92	1	0	5	0	389
2011	310	2	1	106	1	0	4	0	424
2012	334	1	0	101	1	0	4	0	441
2013	292	2	2	114	0	0	4	0	414
2014	320	2	1	149	0	0	5	0	477
2015	331	1	3	167	0	0	4	0	506
2016	315	0	3	181	0	0	9	0	508
2017	318	1	3	193	1	0	8	0	524
2018	307	1	3	187	1	0	9	0	508
2019	293	1	3	195	1	0	12	0	505
2020	293	1	2	205	1	0	14	0	516
2021	271	1	3	202	1	0	12	0	490
2022	287	2	1	207	3	0	14	0	514
2023	287	2	1	227	3	0	15	0	535

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	356	20.1	17.7	n/a
1989	321	20.1	15.9	13.7
1990	312	20.8	15.0	0
1991	298	21.2	14.0	13.1
1992	319	21.0	15.1	12.2
1993	320	18.6	17.2	17.5
1994	312	16.0	19.5	19.9
1995	339	18.0	18.8	20.1
1996	339	18.0	18.8	20.1
1997	379	20.0	19.0	23.2
1998	355	20.6	17.2	27.6
1999	338	20.0	16.9	32.5
2000	326	27.9	11.7	32.3
2001	338	27.6	12.2	44.7
2002	287	29.3	9.8	51.2
2003	287	29.3	9.8	51.2
2004	308	30.4	10.1	35.7
2005	333	30.2	11.0	45.3
2006	356	29.2	12.2	44.4
2007	243	30.3	8.0	46.5
2008	321	28.3	11.3	40.5
2009	404	32.8	12.3	40.6
2010	389	30.2	12.8	40.6
2011	424	27.8	15.2	42.9
2012	441	25.8	17.0	39.9
2013	414	27.6	14.9	43.5
2014	477	29.1	16.3	46.8
2015	506	28.0	18.0	46.6
2016	508	29.0	17.5	53.7
2017	524	27.8	18.8	54
2018	508	31.9	15.9	52.8
2019	505	33.1	15.2	64.8
2020	516	33.0	15.6	57.4
2021	490	34.9	14.0	56.9
2022	514	34.6	14.8	49
2023	535	34.5	15.4	53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	356	20.1	17.7	n/a
1989	321	20.1	15.9	13.7
1990	312	20.8	15.0	0
1991	298	21.2	14.0	13.1
1992	319	21.0	15.1	12.2
1993	320	18.6	17.2	17.5
1994	312	16.0	19.5	19.9
1995	339	18.0	18.8	20.1
1996	339	18.0	18.8	20.1
1997	379	20.0	19.0	23.2
1998	355	20.6	17.2	27.6
1999	338	20.0	16.9	32.5
2000	326	27.9	11.7	32.3
2001	338	27.6	12.2	44.7
2002	287	29.3	9.8	51.2
2003	287	29.3	9.8	51.2
2004	308	30.4	10.1	35.7
2005	333	30.2	11.0	45.3
2006	356	29.2	12.2	44.4
2007	243	30.3	8.0	46.5
2008	321	28.3	11.3	40.5
2009	404	32.8	12.3	40.6
2010	389	30.2	12.8	40.6
2011	424	27.8	15.2	42.9
2012	441	25.8	17.0	39.9
2013	414	27.6	14.9	43.5
2014	477	29.1	16.3	46.8
2015	506	28.0	18.0	46.6
2016	508	29.0	17.5	53.7
2017	524	27.8	18.8	54
2018	508	31.9	15.9	52.8
2019	505	33.1	15.2	64.8
2020	516	33.0	15.6	57.4
2021	490	34.9	14.0	56.9
2022	514	34.6	14.8	49
2023	535	34.5	15.4	53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$750 (5.7%)	$12,335 (94.3%)	$13,085

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 424^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 309^th of 565 Elementary schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School)	52.4	70	17.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District)	52.4	70	17.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School)	69.8	85	15.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District)	69.8	85	15.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School)	74.1	68.8	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District)	74.1	68.8	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School)	79.3	65.1	14.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District)	79.3	65.1	14.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School)	50	71.4	21.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District)	50	71.4	21.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School)	57.4	74.6	17.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District)	57.4	74.6	17.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	505	535	5.9%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	195	227	16.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	293	287	2%
Two or More Races	12	15	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.8%	53.8%	10.9%

Schools Near Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	319 3rd Ave NE	Clarion	50525	Wright County	Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 532-2873	535	35	15.4	53.8%	287 (53.6%)	2 (0.4%)	227 (42.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	44.1	370^th of 557 public elementary schools	33.6%		52.6	309^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.3%	61	62.5	77.4	59.4		78.1	77.4	66.7		42.0	$13,085	$750	$12,335
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1004 Seventh Street NE	Belmond	50421	Wright County	Belmond-Klemme Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 444-4300	362	29	12.5	54.7%	219 (60.5%)	6 (1.7%)	130 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	13.1	497^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.8%		26.3	457^th of 565 public elementary schools	19.1%	40	44.4	51.0	40.0	69.8	62.2	61.2	32.5	55.8	25.0	$13,171	$879	$12,290
Eagle Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	425 North Fort	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 448-3126	430	35	12.4	63.5%	236 (54.9%)	6 (1.4%)	177 (41.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	33.4	425^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.7%		16.5	499^th of 565 public elementary schools	11.7%	74	56.3	60.3			81.3	51.7				$12,163	$848	$11,316
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	606 Illinois St	Blairsburg	50034	Hamilton County	Webster City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 325-6234	225	16	14.1	52.0%	159 (70.7%)	4 (1.8%)	48 (21.3%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	28.6	447^th of 557 public elementary schools	19.7%		40	399^th of 565 public elementary schools	29.4%	48	44.4	35.0	68.8	94.7	66.7	60.0	37.5	57.9	56.3
CAL Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1441 Gull Ave	Latimer	50452	Franklin County	CAL Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 579-6085	176	14	12.1	53.4%	105 (59.7%)	1 (0.6%)	68 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	53.4	305^th of 557 public elementary schools	45.2%		29	442^nd of 565 public elementary schools	21.8%	137	75.0	90.0	59.1	85.7	79.2	60.0	72.7	78.6	45.5	$19,567	$939	$18,628
Sunset Heights Elementary School	Public	2-4	1101 Boone St	Webster City	50595	Hamilton County	Webster City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 832-9245	288	24	12.0	50.7%	179 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (28.1%)	11 (3.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	50.5	323^rd of 557 public elementary schools	42.0%		49	331^st of 565 public elementary schools	41.4%	8	68.5	71.2			73.6	71.2				$13,832	$828	$13,004
Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1901 Willson Ave	Webster City	50595	Hamilton County	Webster City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 832-9241	216	17	12.3	54.6%	151 (69.9%)	2 (0.9%)	50 (23.1%)	5 (2.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)								(n/a)										$15,578	$1,293	$14,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?

Students at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School are 54% White, 42% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School a good school?

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School ranks 370^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School
High : Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School

How many students attend Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 535 students attended Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School.

What district is Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School in?

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District

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