Clear Lake Elementary - 02

410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clear Lake Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Clear Lake Elementary - 02's student population of 259 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is 0.10, 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)
#167 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clear Lake 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.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clear Lake 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.
50-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clear Lake Elementary - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
95%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clear Lake Elementary - 02 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Clear Lake 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
10%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clear Lake 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake Elementary - 02's ranking?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is ranked #167 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Clear Lake Elementary - 02?
259 students attend Clear Lake Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Clear Lake Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Lake Elementary - 02?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clear Lake Elementary - 02 offer ?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clear Lake Elementary - 02 part of?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is part of Deuel School District 19-4.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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