Clark Elementary School

Q: Is Clark Elementary School a good school?

Clark Elementary School ranks 335 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school located in New London, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 289 students. The school is part of the New London Community School District, which is ranked 257 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Clark Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). However, the school's performance in 5th grade Science is notably higher than the state average. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.1% to 40.42% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, Clark Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 12.5, which is lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools, suggesting a potentially more favorable learning environment for students.

While Clark Elementary School's academic performance is generally competitive, the school's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 175 out of 616 Iowa elementary schools in 2014-2015 to its current ranking of 335 out of 557 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. When compared to nearby schools, such as Mediapolis Elementary School and Morning Sun Elementary School, Clark Elementary School's performance is generally on par or slightly above the district and state averages, but it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

401 S Walnut St
New London, IA 52645

(319) 367-0507

District: New London Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
335^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,091

Students who attend Clark Elementary School usually attend:

High:

New London Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clark Elementary School ranks worse than 60.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.45. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), Hispanic (4.8%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Clark Elementary School employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clark Elementary School is $12,091.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clark Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

New London Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New London Community School District 257^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clark Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	54.33	342^nd	626	45.4%
2013	64.55	225^th	624	63.9%
2014	67.35	204^th	603	66.2%
2015	70.76	175^th	616	71.6%
2016	66.55	217^th	599	63.8%
2017	57.53	289^th	574	49.7%
2018	45.64	367^th	567	35.3%
2019	23.97	500^th	603	17.1%
2021	46.65	338^th	567	40.4%
2022	42.73	377^th	574	34.3%
2023	45.81	361^st	565	36.1%
2024	49.45	335^th	557	39.9%

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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 Clark Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	331	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1989	326	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1990	301	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
1991	293	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1992	296	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
1993	292	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1994	278	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1995	294	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1996	294	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1997	300	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1998	288	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1999	243	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2000	267	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	-19	256
2001	253	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
2002	216	3	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2003	216	3	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2004	215	7	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2005	212	8	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	223
2006	212	8	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2007	214	11	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2008	215	21	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
2009	220	23	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2010	216	19	0	6	0	0	0	0	241
2011	223	19	1	3	0	0	0	0	246
2012	212	20	1	4	0	0	0	0	237
2013	221	20	1	4	0	0	0	0	246
2014	212	19	2	3	0	0	1	0	237
2015	233	14	2	5	0	0	0	0	254
2016	224	15	3	6	0	0	3	0	251
2017	226	12	1	5	0	0	5	0	249
2018	230	12	1	8	0	0	9	0	260
2019	231	14	1	7	0	0	8	0	261
2020	246	9	1	5	1	0	9	0	271
2021	250	12	1	4	0	0	10	0	277
2022	259	10	2	4	0	0	12	0	287
2023	262	7	2	10	0	0	8	0	289
2024	274	9	1	15	0	0	11	0	310

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 Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	331	17.5	18.9	17.2
1989	326	16.5	19.7	13.2
1990	304	16.7	18.2	14.8
1991	296	16.7	17.7	11.5
1992	299	18.0	16.6	13.4
1993	298	17.7	16.8	13.4
1994	286	16.7	17.1	17.5
1995	300	15.4	19.5	14.3
1996	300	15.4	19.5	14.3
1997	301	16.4	18.4	7.6
1998	291	17.4	16.7	10.3
1999	253	15.8	16.0	20.6
2000	256	18.6	13.8	20.7
2001	256	18.6	13.8	24.6
2002	225	17.7	12.7	36
2003	225	17.7	12.7	36
2004	226	18.7	12.1	45.6
2005	223	19.2	11.6	45.3
2006	223	19.0	11.7	45.7
2007	229	19.0	12.1	42.4
2008	241	18.5	13.0	42.3
2009	247	19.1	12.9	40.9
2010	241	19.0	12.6	39
2011	246	20.0	12.3	45.9
2012	237	19.9	11.8	41.8
2013	246	20.7	11.8	41.5
2014	237	18.8	12.5	45.6
2015	254	18.0	14.1	40.6
2016	251	18.0	13.9	38.6
2017	249	18.3	13.5	40.6
2018	260	18.6	13.9	37.7
2019	261	19.9	13.0	43.7
2020	271	20.3	13.2	37.3
2021	277	20.3	13.5	39.7
2022	287	22.9	12.5	40.4
2023	289	22.9	12.5	39.1
2024	310	23.9	12.9	39.4

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 Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	331	17.5	18.9	17.2
1989	326	16.5	19.7	13.2
1990	304	16.7	18.2	14.8
1991	296	16.7	17.7	11.5
1992	299	18.0	16.6	13.4
1993	298	17.7	16.8	13.4
1994	286	16.7	17.1	17.5
1995	300	15.4	19.5	14.3
1996	300	15.4	19.5	14.3
1997	301	16.4	18.4	7.6
1998	291	17.4	16.7	10.3
1999	253	15.8	16.0	20.6
2000	256	18.6	13.8	20.7
2001	256	18.6	13.8	24.6
2002	225	17.7	12.7	36
2003	225	17.7	12.7	36
2004	226	18.7	12.1	45.6
2005	223	19.2	11.6	45.3
2006	223	19.0	11.7	45.7
2007	229	19.0	12.1	42.4
2008	241	18.5	13.0	42.3
2009	247	19.1	12.9	40.9
2010	241	19.0	12.6	39
2011	246	20.0	12.3	45.9
2012	237	19.9	11.8	41.8
2013	246	20.7	11.8	41.5
2014	237	18.8	12.5	45.6
2015	254	18.0	14.1	40.6
2016	251	18.0	13.9	38.6
2017	249	18.3	13.5	40.6
2018	260	18.6	13.9	37.7
2019	261	19.9	13.0	43.7
2020	271	20.3	13.2	37.3
2021	277	20.3	13.5	39.7
2022	287	22.9	12.5	40.4
2023	289	22.9	12.5	39.1
2024	310	23.9	12.9	39.4

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 Clark Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$638 (5.3%)	$11,453 (94.7%)	$12,091

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 500^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 361^st of 565 Elementary schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)	52.5	59.6	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New London Community School District)	52.5	59.6	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)	60	72.3	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New London Community School District)	60	72.3	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)	62.5	83.3	20.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New London Community School District)	62.5	83.3	20.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)	65	69.4	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (New London Community School District)	65	69.4	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)	55	69.2	14.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New London Community School District)	55	69.2	14.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clark Elementary School)	55	53.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New London Community School District)	55	53.8	1.2%
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	261	289	10.7%
African American	14	7	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	7	10	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	231	262	13.4%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.7%	39.1%	4.6%

Schools Near Clark 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
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Walnut St	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 367-0507	310	24	12.9	39.4%	274 (88.4%)	9 (2.9%)	15 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	49.4	335^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.9%		45.8	361^st of 565 public elementary schools	36.1%	26	67.2	61.7	73.0		70.7	66.0	78.4		67.6	$12,091	$638	$11,453
Danville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 392-4221	377	27	14.0	34.5%	362 (96.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	72.1	140^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.9%		69.6	172^nd of 565 public elementary schools	69.6%	32	75.0	76.3	82.4	75.0	89.6	86.4	88.2	84.1	58.8	$10,174	$277	$9,896
Van Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 E Henry Street	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 385-7771	328	26	12.5	57.6%	225 (68.6%)	15 (4.6%)	61 (18.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)	29.4	444^th of 557 public elementary schools	20.3%		42.6	380^th of 565 public elementary schools	32.7%	64	56.1	62.5	45.2		63.4	67.5	67.7		54.8	$13,319	$745	$12,574
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	501 S Corkhill	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 385-7765	211	17	12.0	56.4%	162 (76.8%)	1 (0.5%)	32 (15.2%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	43.1	375^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.7%		48.1	342^nd of 565 public elementary schools	39.5%	33	42.1	66.7	70.0		68.4	80.6	70.0		63.3	$12,116	$766	$11,351
Harlan Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 N. Main Street	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 385-7762	212	16	13.6	49.1%	159 (75.0%)	3 (1.4%)	25 (11.8%)	10 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.1%)	58	269^th of 557 public elementary schools	51.7%		46.2	358^th of 565 public elementary schools	36.6%	89	61.8	83.8	62.9		85.3	81.1	65.7		62.9	$12,181	$688	$11,493
Salem Elementary School	Public	K-5	412 E. Jackson St.	Salem	52649	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 258-7799	92	7	12.5	40.2%	90 (97.8%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93.7	3^rd of 557 public elementary schools	99.5%		81.2	71^st of 565 public elementary schools	87.4%	68	91.7	84.6	91.7		100.0	100.0	100.0		91.7	$13,189	$487	$12,702
Mediapolis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 394-3101	429	29	14.8	36.4%	391 (91.1%)	5 (1.2%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	68.7	176^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.4%		69.5	173^rd of 565 public elementary schools	69.4%	3	68.1	76.1	83.3		81.9	71.8	84.8		71.6	$10,838	$206	$10,632
Winfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	208 S Olive	Winfield	52659	Henry County	Winfield-Mt Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 257-7702	193	15	12.9	54.9%	171 (88.6%)	8 (4.1%)	13 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44	371^st of 557 public elementary schools	33.4%		52.3	310^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.1%	61	56.3	85.7	58.6		75.0	82.1	62.1		44.8	$10,969	$638	$10,332
Morning Sun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Division Street	Morning Sun	52640	Louisa County	Morning Sun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 868-7701	127	11	11.8	39.4%	125 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	66.6	186^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.6%		69.9	169^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.1%	17	63.2	71.4	100.0	100.0	68.4	64.3	93.8	80.0	87.5	$15,442	$926	$14,515
West Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	545 Ramsey St	West Burlington	52655	Des Moines County	West Burlington Ind School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 752-8747	437	29	14.9	45.3%	312 (71.4%)	21 (4.8%)	34 (7.8%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.8%)	44.3	368^th of 557 public elementary schools	33.9%		70.8	159^th of 565 public elementary schools	71.9%	209	67.6	73.2	60.9		78.9	66.7	64.1		51.6	$14,218	$441	$13,777

Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Clark Elementary School?

Students at Clark Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Clark Elementary School in?

New London Community School District

Is Clark Elementary School a good school?

Clark Elementary School ranks 335^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clark Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Clark Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Clark Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clark Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : New London Junior-Senior High School

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