Clark Elementary - 02

200 2nd Ave Nw
Clark, SD 57225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clark Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clark Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Clark Elementary - 02's student population of 201 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Clark Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Elementary - 02 is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#136 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clark Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clark Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
13%
8%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
81%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Clark Elementary - 02 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clark Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clark Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clark Elementary - 02's ranking?
Clark Elementary - 02 is ranked #136 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Clark Elementary - 02?
201 students attend Clark Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Clark Elementary - 02 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Elementary - 02?
Clark Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark Elementary - 02 offer ?
Clark Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Elementary - 02 part of?
Clark Elementary - 02 is part of Clark School District 12-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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