Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clarion-goldfield-dows 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 is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School's student population of 535 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#860 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
42%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
54%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School's ranking?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School is ranked #860 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School often compared to?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School?
535 students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School offer ?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School part of?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School is part of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
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